These are entered at the (config) prompt.
| job | command |
|---|---|
| check available memory | show memory |
| check available storage space | show files system |
| enable SSH TCP forwarding for VNC access | ssh server tcp-forwarding enable |
| show VM details including VNC Port | show virtual-machine host mini detail |
| open a VNC console to the VM | vncviewer -via sshuser@switchip 127.0.0.1:0 |
| download an ISO file to the local SSD | virtual-machine volume fetch url https://dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org/alpine/v3.20/releases/x86_64/alpine-virt-3.20.0-x86_64.iso |
| delete a VM Image | no virtual-machine volume file vdisk001.img |
These are entered at the per-VM scope, or need to contain the VM name:
(config virtual-machine host vm-name)
Host in this CLIs sense refers to the virtual host, meaning the VM, not a virtualization host, which in that case of course is the switch. It makes sense as far as the OS is not primarily aimed at this, different i.e. from Juniper NFX
| job | command |
|---|---|
| open a serial console to the VM | console connect text |
| start install from given file | install cdrom file alpine-virt-3.20.0-x86_64.iso |
| power off a VM / abort install | power off |
| unmap a VM disk | no storage device drive-number 1 |
I haven't tried with pre-defining an IP or cloud-init ISO.
But this worked pretty well using the VM install ISO, 88MB installed size.
Note: the volume is allocated as thick (fully provisioned) and the system doesn't expect you to boot from ISO unless for installation.
USB Install is alternatively also supported and even PXE seemed to be available via the VM BIOS.