| 1 | = kvm-manager = |
| 2 | |
| 3 | We use [https://0xacab.org/dkg/kvm-manager kvm-manager] to create, start and stop virtual guests.] |
| 4 | |
| 5 | Starting with `stretch`, we are using the new systemd tools in kvm-manager which are documented below. |
| 6 | |
| 7 | * Start a guest: `systemctl start kvm@$guest.service` |
| 8 | * Stop a guest: `systemctl stop kvm@$guest.service` (command will wait until service exits) |
| 9 | * Enable a guest to start at boot time: `systemctl enable kvm@$guest.service` |
| 10 | * Prevent a guest from starting at boot time: `systemctl disable kvm@$guest.service` |
| 11 | * Debug: `journalctl -u kvm@$guest.service` |
| 12 | |
| 13 | To test out process manually: |
| 14 | |
| 15 | As root: |
| 16 | {{{ |
| 17 | kvm-setup $guest |
| 18 | }}} |
| 19 | |
| 20 | As the guest user: |
| 21 | {{{ |
| 22 | kvm-start $guest |
| 23 | kvm-stop $guest |
| 24 | }}} |
| 25 | |
| 26 | As root: |
| 27 | {{{ |
| 28 | kvm-teardown $guest |
| 29 | }}} |