Question
How can I add Virtio drivers for Windows KVM Virtual Servers?
Environment
All versions of OnApp
Answer
To add Virtio drivers for Windows KVM VSs:
1. Download Virtio drivers to the VS's c: disk.
2. Add a 1 GB secondary disk to the VS at Control Panel.
3. SSH into the hypervisor and save current VS's config (the VS is running):
virsh dumpxml [VS_identifier] > /onapp/your_config |
4. Shut down the VS.
5. Modify this config by changing lines for secondary disk:
<disk type='block' device='disk'> </disk> |
6. Start up the VS on the Hypervisor:
virsh create /onapp/your_config |
7. Log in to the VS and install Virtio storage drivers.
8. Shut down the VS
9.From CP, remove the additional disk you have added at step 2.
10.Change template_id for the VS in the DB: set a new template_id of a corresponding Windows Virtio template.
11. Start up the VS from Control Panel.
12. Log in to the VS via VNC console and install Virtio network drivers.
13. Rebuild network (if necessary).
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