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This tutorial will show how to install an OS distributed with an ISO image. In this example we will use a very simple Linux distribution, ArchLinux. This distribution is perfect for cloud environments because of its minimalistic minimalist approach. You can download the ISO images image from the download page.
Create a New Virtual Machine
This virtual machine VM will mount the ISO or other install disk. It must also be configured using the specified virtual devices if you wish to guarantee compatibility across diferent different hypervisors.
To create a new virtual machine VM click the New button on the main screen.
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The Create New Virtual Machine Wizard will open. Click Next to continue
Enter the VM Name and OS Type
Enter a name for the Virtual Machinevirtual machine, archlinux, for example. You must also choose Linux as the Operating System and Arch Linux as the Version in the combo boxes. Click Next to continue.
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- check Enable Network Adapter,
- select the Adapter Typefrom the combo: choose *Intel PRO/1000 MT Server (82545EM)
- Abiquo now supports more network adapters, such as VIRTIO on KVM
- change Attached to from its current value to Bridged Adapter,
- verify that Name points to an existing and valid Network Adapter Type in this host.
Now go to Adapter 2 *tab and REPEAT the same steps. You can choose the same *Name for the Network Adapter Type.
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