7.1 About the vm_maker Utility
You can use the vm_maker
command-line utility to administer
an Oracle Linux KVM
guest.
Note:
Exadata does not support direct manipulation of KVM guests
by using the virsh
command.
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.
Related Topics
Parent topic: VM_MAKER Command Reference