bhyve migrating KVM VM to Bhyve, stuck at bootloader

[edthesmokebeard]

I've copied a raw VM image over from a Linux machine, created what I think is the appropriate template (cpu, memory, nic, pointed at img file) and when I do a "vm start <machine>" it starts, but "vm list" shows it at "Bootloader" under STATE, and no VNC listener opens up. How can I get into the VM to see what it's doing/why its not booting ?

 

[SirDice]

Some Linux installations require specific settings for grub in the VM's config:

Supported Guest Examples

Shell based, minimal dependency bhyve manager. Contribute to churchers/vm-bhyve development by creating an account on GitHub.

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How can I get into the VM to see what it's doing/why its not booting ?

Look at the console; vm console <machine>.

and no VNC listener opens up

Only works if you UEFI boot the VM and enabled graphics

UEFI Graphics (VNC)

Shell based, minimal dependency bhyve manager. Contribute to churchers/vm-bhyve development by creating an account on GitHub.

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[edthesmokebeard]

Good callout on the VNC part, I didn't realize it was UEFI only. This VM was originally set up with grub.
Thanks!

 

[ZioMario]

but why,why,a lot of users use vm-bhyve. It's not true that it helps to configure the bhyve vms. Without it is easier.

 

[edthesmokebeard]

but why,why,a lot of users use vm-bhyve. It's not true that it helps to configure the bhyve vms. Without it is easier.

I don't understand what you're saying, but asking why people choose specific tools doesn't help answer the question.

 

[Phishfry]

but why,why,a lot of users use vm-bhyve.

It makes me scared that we agree on something.

It seems many people don't recognize vm-bhyve as a crutch.
They think its normal use.
We can chuckle at them.
Just like users of CWM laugh at us for using xfce4 instead of compiling a WM.

 

[edthesmokebeard]

It makes me scared that we agree on something.

It seems many people don't recognize vm-bhyve as a crutch.
They think its normal use.
We can chuckle at them.
Just like users of CWM laugh at us for using xfce4 instead of compiling a WM.

This post is also irrelevant to the problem at hand.

 

[Phishfry]

The FreeBSD handbook Bhyve instructions for Linux guests work great.
Making a device.map is an important part.

Chapter 24. Virtualization

Virtualization software allows multiple operating systems to run simultaneously on the same computer

docs.freebsd.org

 

[Phishfry]

why people choose specific tools doesn't help answer the question.

When I fail at something I usually back up and try another way.
Is hope that is not offensive to you.

 

[ZioMario]

I don't understand what you're saying, but asking why people choose specific tools doesn't help answer the question.

First of all vm-bhyve is not a tool,it's a wrapper. And to know why someone uses something help to understand a little better what are the user level of knowledge,or what like or dislikes. This help to direct a good answer.