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16.13.5. NFS-based storage pools

This procedure covers creating a storage pool with a NFS mount point in virt-manager.

16.13.5.1. Creating a NFS-based storage pool with virt-manager

  1. Open the host storage tab

    Open the Storage tab in the Host Details window.
    1. Open virt-manager.
    2. Select a host from the main virt-manager window. Click Edit menu and select Connection Details.
      Connection details
      Figure 16.38. Connection details

    3. Click on the Storage tab.
      Storage tab
      Figure 16.39. Storage tab

  2. Create a new pool (part 1)

    Press the + button (the add pool button). The Add a New Storage Pool wizard appears.
    Add an nfs name and type
    Figure 16.40. Add an nfs name and type

    Choose a name for the storage pool and press Forward to continue.
  3. Create a new pool (part 2)

    Enter the target path for the device, the hostname and the NFS share path. Set the Format option to NFS or auto (to detect the type). The target path must be identical on all hosts for migration.
    Enter the hostname or IP address of the NFS server. This example uses server1.example.com.
    Enter the NFS path. This example uses /nfstrial.
    Create nfs storage pool
    Figure 16.41. Create nfs storage pool

    Press Finish to create the new storage pool.