7.1 About the vm_maker Utility

You can use the vm_maker command-line utility to administer an Oracle Linux KVM guest.

Note:

On Exadata, direct manipulation of KVM guests using the virsh command is not permitted, except as explicitly instructed in Oracle documentation or under the direction of Oracle Support.

The vm_maker command-line utility is located on each KVM host at /opt/exadata_ovm/vm_maker.

Syntax

The general syntax for the vm_maker command is shown here. The following topics describe the individual commands.

vm_maker --command --option [--option ...]

Some commands or options take arguments, such as the guest name. Only enough characters to uniquely identify the guest name are required.

Note:

Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA) contains the OEDA Command Line Interface (OEDACLI), which provides an alternative command-line utility to administer Oracle Linux KVM guests. A primary difference is that OEDACLI can orchestrate operations across multiple guests, while vm_maker is limited to operating on the Oracle Linux KVM host where it resides. Consider your requirements before deciding which utility to use.