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virt-xml
Virt-xml is a command line tool used in Linux-based virtual environments. It is specifically designed to create and modify XML representations of virtual machines (VMs) in various formats, such as Libvirt XML, OVF, and Azure ARM templates.
By utilizing virt-xml, users can easily manipulate VM configurations, including modifying attributes like CPU, memory, disk, and network settings. It provides a simplified way to generate and customize XML files for VMs.
The tool supports a wide range of virtualization technologies, including those powered by QEMU, KVM, and a variety of hypervisors. It allows users to interact with these virtualization technologies through XML manipulation.
The virt-xml command line tool provides several functionalities, such as creating new VM XML files from scratch, cloning existing virtual machines, and attaching disks and networks to VMs. It also enables users to extract XML information, edit existing VM XML files, and validate the XML structure.
Using virt-xml, administrators can automate their VM deployment processes, configure default VM templates, and manage VM configurations across different virtualization platforms seamlessly. It eliminates the need for manual XML editing and ensures consistent VM configurations.
Overall, virt-xml streamlines the management of virtual machines by providing a convenient and efficient way to interact with XML representations, enabling users to easily create, modify, and manage their VM configurations.
List of commands for virt-xml:
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virt-xml:tldr:03bb1 virt-xml: Attach host USB hub to a running VM (See: tldr lsusb).$ virt-xml ${domain} --update --add-device --hostdev ${bus}.${device}try on your machineexplain this command
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virt-xml:tldr:79f51 virt-xml: List all the suboptions for a specific option.$ virt-xml --${option}=?try on your machineexplain this command
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virt-xml:tldr:96466 virt-xml: Change the description for a specific domain.$ virt-xml ${domain} --edit --metadata description="${new_description}"try on your machineexplain this command
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virt-xml:tldr:b5e95 virt-xml: Edit a value for a specific domain.$ virt-xml ${domain} --edit --${option} ${suboption}=${new_value}try on your machineexplain this command
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virt-xml:tldr:d093b virt-xml: List all the suboptions for disk, network, and boot.$ virt-xml --disk=? --network=? --boot=?try on your machineexplain this command
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virt-xml:tldr:d9453 virt-xml: Enable/Disable the boot device menu for a specific domain.$ virt-xml ${domain} --edit --boot bootmenu=${select}try on your machineexplain this command