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@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ Hypervisor and Tools" icon in YaST.
If you want to install and manage VMs graphically, be sure the following
optional packages are also installed:
vm-install (Optional, to install VMs)
python-gtk (Optional, to install VMs graphically)
virt-manager (Optional, to manage VMs graphically)
tightvnc (Optional, to view VMs outside virt-manager)
@@ -41,7 +42,7 @@ kernel, you will boot the Xen hypervisor and a slightly changed Linux kernel.
This Linux kernel runs in the first virtual machine and will drive most of
your hardware.
This approach is called para-virtualization, since it is a partial
This approach is called paravirtualization, since it is a partial
virtualization (the Linux kernel needs to be changed slightly, to make the
virtualization easier). It results in very good performance (consult
http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/research/srg/netos/xen/performance.html) but has the
@@ -170,7 +171,7 @@ Consult the online documentation for more information.
Creating a VM with vm-install
-----------------------------
The vm-install program (part of the xen-tools package, and accessible
The vm-install program (part of the vm-install package, and accessible
through YaST's Control Center) is the recommended method to create VMs. This
program handles creating both the VM's configuration file and disk(s). It can
help install any operating system, not just SUSE.
@@ -188,10 +189,10 @@ from _all_ VMs. Never try to share a filesystem that is mounted read-write;
filesystem corruption will result. For sharing writable data between VMs, use
NFS or other networked or cluster filesystems.
Xen does not yet properly support removable media in VMs, so installing an
operating system from CDs can be difficult. Consult the online documentation
for some detailed work-arounds. We recommend using a network installation
source, a DVD, or a DVD ISO.
Xen does not yet properly support removable media in paravirtual VMs, so
installing such an operating system from CDs can be difficult. Consult the
online documentation for some detailed work-arounds. We recommend using a
network installation source, a DVD, or a DVD ISO.
When defining the virtual network adapter(s), we recommend using a static MAC
for the VM rather than allowing Xen to randomly select one each time the VM
@@ -243,8 +244,8 @@ the VM server's filesystem, so that it can be used to bootstrap the new VM.
See /etc/xen/examples/xmexample.domUloader for an example.
Next, make a copy of one of the /etc/xen/examples/* files, and modify it to
suit your needs. For para-virtualized VMs, start with
/etc/xen/examples/xmexample1; for fully-virtualized VMs, start with
suit your needs. For paravirtualized VMs, start with
/etc/xen/examples/xmexample1; for fully virtualized VMs, start with
/etc/xen/examples/xmexample.hvm. You'll need to change (at very least) the
"name" and "disk" parameters.
@@ -275,20 +276,20 @@ Have a look at the other xm commands by typing "xm help". Note that most xm
commands must be done as root.
Using the Mouse via VNC in Fully-Virtual Mode
Using the Mouse via VNC in Fully Virtual Mode
---------------------------------------------
In a fully virtualized VM, the mouse may be emulated as a PS/2 mouse, USB
mouse, or USB tablet. The vm-install tool selects the best emulation that is
known to be automatically detected and supported by the operating system.
However, when accessing some fully-virtualized operating systems via VNC, the
However, when accessing some fully virtualized operating systems via VNC, the
mouse may be difficult to control if the VM is emulating a PS/2 mouse. PS/2
provides mouse deltas, but VNC only provides absolute coordinates. In such
cases, you may want to manually switch the operating system and VM to use a
USB tablet.
Emulation of a SummaSketch graphics tablet is provided for this reason. To
use the Summa emulation, you will need to configure your fully-virtualized OS.
use the Summa emulation, you will need to configure your fully virtualized OS.
Note that the virtual tablet is connected to the second virtual serial port
(/dev/ttyS1 or COM2).
@@ -325,9 +326,9 @@ Then re-import the configuration into xend:
xm new my-vm
HVM Console in Fully-Virtual Mode
HVM Console in Fully Virtual Mode
---------------------------------
When running a VM in fully-virtual mode, a special console is available that
When running a VM in fully virtual mode, a special console is available that
provides some additional ways to control the VM. Press Ctrl-Alt-2 to access
the console; press Ctrl-Alt-1 to return to the VM. While at the console,
type "help" for help.