Basic settings
We recommend leaving the settings as is (
Auto) unless necessary to change.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Name of the VM configuration, under which it shows in the list of VMs |
| Base Memory | Amount of RAM to be used by the booted VM |
| Processor(s) | Number of processors to be used by the booted VM |
| Network | Type of network for the booted VM |
| VNC Port | Port to access the booted VM on. Sequentially picked from the list of available ports unless specified manually. |
| VNC Password | Password to access the booted VM. Generated automatically unless specified manually. |
| VNC Console Keymap | Keyboard mapping to be used within VNC. Default is English (United States). |
Advanced settings
We recommend leaving the settings as is (
Auto) unless necessary to change.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Disk Controller | Select when booting a VM with a specific set of boot devices |
| Processor Model | Select if OS of the booted VM requires a specific CPU configuration |
| Pointing Device | Select to match your actual pointing device |
| Network Adapter | Select to ensure the booted VM loads proper drivers for NIC, with which it was backed up |
| MAC Address | Select to boot the VM with the same MAC address, and retain the same static IP or DHCP address |
QEMU commands
QEMU commands allow to override any boot settings specified previously.
Use these commands preferably only if instructed by the Infrascale Support.
For the comprehensive details, see the QEMU User Documentation.