virt-viewer
Virt-viewer is a command line tool used to display and interact with virtual machines running on the Linux operating system. It allows users to remotely access and control virtual machines through a graphical user interface (GUI) using the SPICE protocol. Virt-viewer is part of the libvirt project, which is a collection of software that provides a unified API for managing various virtualization technologies. By using virt-viewer, users can connect to virtual machines running on both local and remote hosts, providing a seamless experience for managing and monitoring multiple virtual machines. The tool offers various features, including the ability to view and interact with the console of a virtual machine, access file transfer capabilities, and adjust display settings. It supports multiple display protocols such as SPICE, VNC, and RDP, making it compatible with different virtualization platforms. Virt-viewer is a powerful tool for system administrators and developers who work with virtual machines, providing them with essential capabilities to manage and troubleshoot virtualized environments efficiently.
List of commands for virt-viewer:
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virt-viewer:tldr:12dff virt-viewer: Launch `virt-viewer` with a prompt to select running virtual machines.$ virt-viewertry on your machineexplain this command
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virt-viewer:tldr:356e6 virt-viewer: Connect to a specific remote virtual machine over TLS.$ virt-viewer --connect "xen//${url}" "${domain}"try on your machineexplain this command
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virt-viewer:tldr:37043 virt-viewer: Launch `virt-viewer` for a specific virtual machine by ID, UUID or name.$ virt-viewer "${domain}"try on your machineexplain this command
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virt-viewer:tldr:7d2a6 virt-viewer: Wait for a virtual machine to start and automatically reconnect if it shutdown and restarts.$ virt-viewer --reconnect --wait "${domain}"try on your machineexplain this command
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virt-viewer:tldr:e2012 virt-viewer: Connect to a specific remote virtual machine over SSH.$ virt-viewer --connect "qemu+ssh//${username}@${url}/system" "${domain}"try on your machineexplain this command