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Linux Life Episode 86

Hello everyone back to my Linux Life blog. I admit it has been a while since I wrote anything here . I have continued to use EndeavourOS on my Ryzen 7 Dell laptop. If I any major incidents had came up I would have made an entry.

However nothing really exciting has transpired. I update daily and OK have had a few minor issues but nothing that couldn't be sorted easily so not worth typing up a full blog just for running a yay command which sorted things out.

However given it's March, which some You-tubers and content creators have been running with the hashtag of #Marchintosh in which they look at old Mac stuff.

So I decided to run some older versions of Mac OS using VMWare Workstation which is now free for Windows, Mac and Linux.

For those not up with the technology of Virtual Machines basically the computer creates a sandbox container which pretends to be a certain machine so you can run things like Linux and MacOS using a software created environment.

VMWare Workstation and Oracle Virtualbox are Type 2 Hypervisors as they are known which create the whole environment using software machines which you can configure. All drivers are software based.

Microsoft Hyper-V, Xen and others such as QEMU are Type 1 Hypervisors which as well as having the various environments have software drivers some can use what they call "bare metal" which means it can see and use your actual GPU meaning you can take advantage of video acceleration. It also can give bare metal access to keyboards and mice. These take a lot more setup but work slightly quicker than Type 2 once they are done.

Type 1 systems like Qemu and Bochs may also allow access to different CPU types such as SPARC, PowerPC so you can run alternative OS like Solaris, IRIX and others.

Right now i have explained that back to the #Marchintosh project I was using VMWare Workstation and I decided to install 2 versions of Mac OS.

First I installed Mac OS Catalina (Mac OS X 10.15) now luckily a lot of the leg work had been taken out for me as someone had already created a VMDK file (aka virtual Hard drive) of Catalina with AMD drivers to download. Google is your friend I am not putting up links.

So first you have to unlock VMWare as by default the Windows and Linux versions don't list Mac OS. You do this by downloading a WMWare unlocker and then running it. It will make patch various files to allow it to now run MacOS.

So upon creating the VM and selecting Mac OS 10.15 from options you have to first setup to install the OS later and then when it asks to use a HD point it towards the Catalina AMD VDMK previously downloaded (keep existing format). Set CPUs to 2 and Cores to 4 as I can. Memory set to 8GB, Set networking to NAT and everything else as standard. Selecting Finish.

Now before powering on the VM as I have an AMD Ryzen system I had to edit the VM's VMX file using a text editor.

cpuid.0.eax = “0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:1011” cpuid.0.ebx = “0111:0101:0110:1110:0110:0101:0100:0111” cpuid.0.ecx = “0110:1100:0110:0101:0111:0100:0110:1110” cpuid.0.edx = “0100:1001:0110:0101:0110:1110:0110:1001” cpuid.1.eax = “0000:0000:0000:0001:0000:0110:0111:0001” cpuid.1.ebx = “0000:0010:0000:0001:0000:1000:0000:0000” cpuid.1.ecx = “1000:0010:1001:1000:0010:0010:0000:0011” cpuid.1.edx = “0000:0111:1000:1011:1111:1011:1111:1111” smbios.reflectHost = "TRUE" hw.model = "iMac19,1" board-id = "Mac-AA95B1DDAB278B95"

This is to stop the VM from locking up as it will try and run an Intel CPU setup and freeze. This is the prevention of this happening by making it think its a iMac 19,1 in this case.

Now you need to create a harddrive in the VM settings to install the OS on by editing the settings in VMWare and adding a hard drive in my case 100GB set as one file. Make sure it is set to SATA 0:2 using the Advanced button.

Now power on the VM and it will boot to a menu with four options. Select Disk Utility and format the VMware drive to APFS. Exit Disk Utility and now select Restore OS and it will install. Select newly formatted drive and Agree to license.

It will install and restart more than once but eventually it will succeed. Setup language, Don't import Mac, skip location services, skip Apple ID, create account and setup icon and password. don't send Metrics, skip accessibility.

Eventually you will get a main screen with a dock. Now you can install anything that doesn't use video acceleration. So no games or Final Cut Pro but can be used a media player for Youtube and Logic Pro and Word processing.

There is a way of getting iCloud and Apple ID working but as I don't use it I never did bother. Updates to the system are at your own risk as it can wreck the VM.

Once installed you can power down VM using the Apple menu and remove the Catalina VMDK hard drive from the settings. It provide all the fixed kexts so keyboards, mice and sound should work.

If you want video resolution you can install VMware Tools and the tools to select are the ones from the unlocker tools.

Quite a lot huh? Intel has a similar setup but you can use the ISOs and only need to set SMC.version="0" in the VMX.

For Sonoma (Mac OS 14) you need to download OpenCore which is a very complicated bootloader created by very smart indivials normally used to create Hackintosh setups.

It's incredibly complex and has various guides the most comprehensive being the Dortania Opencore guide which is extensive and extremely long.

Explore so at your own risk. As Sonoma is newer version the only way to get it running on AMD laptops or Desktops in VMWare is to use Opencore. Intel can do fixes to the VMX to get it work.

This one is similar to the previous I had to download an ISO of Sonoma. Google is your friend but here is a good one on github somewhere (hint hint). In my case I downloaded Sonoma version 14.7_21H124 (catchy I know).

I also had to download a VDMK of Opencore that allowed 4 cores to be used. I found this on AMD-OSX as can you.

The reason I chose this ISO as you can download Sequioa one. I tried Sequioa but could not get sound working.

So for this one create VM , Select Mac OS 14, install operating system later. Existing OS select Opencore VDMK (keep existing format), set CPU to 1 and cores to 4. Set Netwoking as Bridged everything else as normal. Finish

Now edit settings on VM. On CD-Rom change to image and point to downloaded Sonoma ISO. Add Second hard drive to write to once again I selected 100GB one file. Make sure it is set to SATA 0:2 using the Advanced button. Make sure Opencore is set to SATA 0:0 also using same button.

Now Power the VM. It will boot to a menu with four options. Select Disk Utility and format the VMware drive to APFS. Exit Disk Utility and now select Install OS and it will install. Select newly formatted drive and Agree to license.

The System will install and may restart several times if you get a halt then Restart Guest using the VMware buttons. It will continue until installed.

Setup as done in Catalina turning off all services and creating account. Upon starting of Mac you will have a white background.

Go to System Settings and Screen Saver and turn off Show as Wallpaper.

Now Sonoma is a lot more miserable about installing programs from the Internet and you will spend a lot of time in the System setting Privacy and Security to allow things.

I installed OpenCore Auxilary Tools and managed to install it after the security nonsense. I then turned on Hard Drives in Finder by selecting Settings.

Now open OPENCORE and open EFI folder then OC folder. Start OCAT and drag config.plist from folder to it. In my case to get sound I had to use VoodooHDA but yours may vary.

The VoodooHDA was in the Kernel tab of OCAT I enabled it and disabled AppleALC. Save and exit. Reboot VM and et voila I had sound.

Your mileage may vary and you may need different kexts depending on soundcard or MAC OS version.

Install VMTools to get better Screen resolution. Set Wallpaper to static rather than dynamic to get better speed.

Close VM edit settings and remove CD iso by unticking connected unless you have a CD drive I don't. DO NOT remove Opencore as it needs that to boot.

And we are done. What a nightmare but fascinating to me. If you got this far you deserve a medal. So ends my #Marchintosh entry.

Until next time good luck and take care

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Configuring Storage for Virtual Machines: A Complete Guide

Virtual Machines (VMs) are at the core of modern IT environments — whether in cloud platforms, data centers, or even personal labs. But no matter how powerful your VM is, it needs one key resource to operate smoothly: storage.

This blog will help you understand what storage means for virtual machines, the types of storage available, and how to configure it properly — all without diving into code.

🔍 Why Is Storage Configuration Important?

When you set up a virtual machine, you're creating a digital computer that runs inside another one. Just like physical computers, VMs need hard drives to store:

Operating systems

Applications

User data

Poor storage choices can lead to:

Slow performance

Data loss

Difficulty in scaling

High maintenance costs

Types of Storage for Virtual Machines

Local Storage

Uses the hard drive of the host computer.

Best for personal use, testing, or small setups.

Not ideal for high availability or scaling.

Shared Storage (SAN/NAS)

Shared between multiple servers.

Useful for large organizations or cloud data centers.

Allows features like moving VMs between servers without downtime.

Cloud-Based Storage

Provided by platforms like AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.

Scalable, secure, and accessible from anywhere.

Great for businesses looking for flexibility.

⚙️ Key Elements in Storage Configuration

When setting up storage for VMs, here’s what to consider:

Disk Type

VMs use virtual hard disks (like VMDK, VHD, or QCOW2 files) to simulate physical drives.

Think of it as a "container" for all the VM's files and data.

Disk Size

Choose based on your VM’s purpose. A basic OS might need 20–40 GB, while databases may require hundreds of GB.

Provisioning Method

Thick Provisioning: Full disk size is allocated from the start.

Thin Provisioning: Uses only what’s needed and grows over time.

Storage Performance

High-speed SSDs improve VM performance, especially for apps that use a lot of read/write operations.

Traditional HDDs are more cost-effective for bulk storage.

🧠 Best Practices

✅ Plan Based on Usage A web server VM needs different storage than a database or a file server. Always size and structure your storage accordingly.

📁 Organize Virtual Disks Keep the operating system, application data, and backups in separate virtual disks for easier management.

🛡️ Back Up Regularly Set automated backups or snapshots to recover data in case of failure or changes.

📊 Monitor Performance Use available tools to track how your VM is using the disk. Upgrade or optimize if it becomes a bottleneck.

🔐 Secure Your Storage Use encryption for sensitive data and restrict access to storage resources.

🌐 When to Use Which Storage?

Use CaseRecommended StoragePersonal VM / TestingLocal storageBusiness apps / High uptimeShared SAN/NAS storageCloud-native appsCloud-based storageBackup and recoveryExternal or cloud backup

📌 Conclusion

Configuring storage for virtual machines may sound technical, but with the right planning and understanding of options, anyone can get it right. Whether you're working in a small team or managing a large infrastructure, your choice of storage will directly impact your virtual environment’s efficiency, reliability, and scalability.

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Migrating Virtual Machines to Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization with Ansible Automation Platform

As enterprises modernize their infrastructure, migrating traditional virtual machines (VMs) to container-native platforms is no longer just a trend — it’s a necessity. One of the most powerful solutions for this evolution is Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization, which allows organizations to run VMs side-by-side with containers on a unified Kubernetes platform. When combined with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, this migration can be automated, repeatable, and efficient.

In this blog, we’ll explore how enterprises can leverage Ansible to seamlessly migrate workloads from legacy virtualization platforms (like VMware or KVM) to OpenShift Virtualization.

🔍 Why OpenShift Virtualization?

OpenShift Virtualization extends OpenShift’s capabilities to include traditional VMs, enabling:

Unified management of containers and VMs

Native integration with Kubernetes networking and storage

Simplified CI/CD pipelines that include VM-based workloads

Reduction of operational overhead and licensing costs

🛠️ The Role of Ansible Automation Platform

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform is the glue that binds infrastructure automation, offering:

Agentless automation using SSH or APIs

Pre-built collections for platforms like VMware, OpenShift, KubeVirt, and more

Scalable execution environments for large-scale VM migration

Role-based access and governance through automation controller (formerly Tower)

🧭 Migration Workflow Overview

A typical migration flow using Ansible and OpenShift Virtualization involves:

1. Discovery Phase

Inventory the source VMs using Ansible VMware/KVM modules.

Collect VM configuration, network settings, and storage details.

2. Template Creation

Convert the discovered VM configurations into KubeVirt/OVIRT VM manifests.

Define OpenShift-native templates to match the workload requirements.

3. Image Conversion and Upload

Use tools like virt-v2v or Ansible roles to export VM disk images (VMDK/QCOW2).

Upload to OpenShift using Containerized Data Importer (CDI) or PVCs.

4. VM Deployment

Deploy converted VMs as KubeVirt VirtualMachines via Ansible Playbooks.

Integrate with OpenShift Networking and Storage (Multus, OCS, etc.)

5. Validation & Post-Migration

Run automated smoke tests or app-specific validation.

Integrate monitoring and alerting via Prometheus/Grafana.

- name: Deploy VM on OpenShift Virtualization

  hosts: localhost

  tasks:

    - name: Create PVC for VM disk

      k8s:

        state: present

        definition: "{{ lookup('file', 'vm-pvc.yaml') }}"

    - name: Deploy VirtualMachine

      k8s:

        state: present

        definition: "{{ lookup('file', 'vm-definition.yaml') }}"

🔐 Benefits of This Approach

✅ Consistency – Every VM migration follows the same process.

✅ Auditability – Track every step of the migration with Ansible logs.

✅ Security – Ansible integrates with enterprise IAM and RBAC policies.

✅ Scalability – Migrate tens or hundreds of VMs using automation workflows.

🌐 Real-World Use Case

At HawkStack Technologies, we’ve successfully helped enterprises migrate large-scale critical workloads from VMware vSphere to OpenShift Virtualization using Ansible. Our structured playbooks, coupled with Red Hat-supported tools, ensured zero data loss and minimal downtime.

🔚 Conclusion

As cloud-native adoption grows, merging the worlds of VMs and containers is no longer optional. With Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization and Ansible Automation Platform, organizations get the best of both worlds — a powerful, policy-driven, scalable infrastructure that supports modern and legacy workloads alike.

If you're planning a VM migration journey or modernizing your data center, reach out to HawkStack Technologies — Red Hat Certified Partners — to accelerate your transformation. For more details www.hawkstack.com 

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Sidetrack: ChromeOS Flex... on a Virtual Machine... with Single GPU Passthrough...

the prospect of running ChromeOS on anything more powerful than a microwave oven is unfathomably cursed - wheezus2000 on discord

So... where do we start here... *checks notes* ah! So yeah, last Sunday I showcased a virtual machine running ChromeOS Flex (the most barebones GUI your grandma can only recognize) over to the aptly named r/ChromeOSFlex subreddit. It was a lot of work but it does work somehow.

Anyways, here's a tutorial to get this abomination up and running using virt-manager!

Prerequisites:

You will need:

ChromeOS Flex Recovery Image

A decent hard drive space (around 24GB is enough)

A nice dedicated GPU (because I'm not sure if it'll work with an iGPU)

more than 4GB of RAM (8GB or more is recommended)

IOMMU support

Lots of patience (you'll see why in a moment)

On the software side, you'll need:

KVM and QEMU

libvirtd and virt-manager

GRUB or any bootloader already set-up for GPU passthrough

On the skills necessary:

Having familiarized with the concept of Linux, and basic command line stuff

Having followed instructions precisely

Potentially, having skills in compiling software and/or fiddling with the operating system and the Linux kernel as well

and... not having an attention span of a script kiddie

Process

Visit this link to download the recovery image from Google.

Scroll down to this part of the page. Click on "ChromeOS Flex installer image".

This would then be downloaded.

After that, unzip the file to a convenient place. This would take ~6GB of storage space.

Install the software prerequisites using your favorite package manager.

Once having virt-manager installed, click on the new button.

From there, select "Import existing disk image".

Click on Browse. Then select "Browse Local" to find the recovery image.

In my case, that'll be in the folder called vmdk, stored in my os folder on one of my hard drives. Select the "chromeos_*_reven_recovery..." file.

In the "Choose the operating system you are installing" prompt, select linux2022.

In the memory tab, pick 4096MiB and select how many cores you want to be assigned.

You must select "Customize configuration before install" as we tweak some things.

In the prompt that follows, here's what you need to change:

Firmware: BIOS -> UEFI

Disk: VirtIO -> USB

Video: Anything else -> VirtIO

Now add a virtual hard drive by clicking the "Add Hardware" button. It should be 20GB or larger, SATA bus. VirtIO bus doesn't work as it wouldn't be recognized.

Remove any Consoles, RNG and start the install.

Here's the configuration if you follow these steps:

After starting, you can now follow the steps in installing ChromeOS Flex. It should be straightforward, however the graphics are still glitchy as it seems. It'll be fixed once we added our dGPU.

However, ChromeOS at boot will, and definitely (in my case) crash and bootloop a couple times, even when installed, before landing you to the desktop.

If for some reason, the USB tablet device doesn't work or if you prefer a cursor, switch the USB tablet for a PS/2 or USB mouse.

Once installed, you can see your desktop glitching. If you, somehow can navigate the system, you can now turn it off and set up Single GPU Passthrough. I used this one by risingprismtv. Follow the instructions provided in the wiki, and apply it to your VM. This can (and will) be complicated (especially when dealing with IOMMU groups), as it may break your setup, so please proceed with caution. Any issues with the script can be reported through their Discord server.

After setting the scripts, this is my current VM setup:

Now it's time to boot the VM, and voila! You can now use ChromeOS Flex while staying under Linux!

Predicaments, and possible issues

No, it does not work under Windows, well, without complications apparently.

Possible VM bootloops, just like I said. Seems related to the graphics, I presume. Though, this only happens multiple times, before working normally.

You can't update the VM, apparently.

Screenshots

And as always, see ya later!

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Getting Started with macOS Ventura: Using Virtual Machines and Installation Files

MacOS Ventura is packed with exciting new features and improvements designed to enhance user experience and productivity. For those who want to explore macOS Ventura without committing to a full system upgrade, using a macOS Ventura .ISO or VMDK file to set up a virtual machine is an excellent solution. This blog will guide you through the process and benefits of using these files.

Why Use macOS Ventura .ISO?

A macOS Ventura .ISO file provides a convenient and flexible way to install and test the operating system on various hardware setups. Here are a few reasons why you might want to use a macOS Ventura .ISO:

Testing and Development: Developers can test applications on macOS Ventura without upgrading their primary system.

Compatibility: Users with non-Mac hardware can experience macOS features.

Backup and Recovery: An .ISO file can be used as a recovery tool in case of system failures.

Obtaining macOS Ventura .ISO

To get your hands on the macOS Ventura .ISO file, you can follow these steps:

Official Sources: The safest method is to download it from official Apple channels such as the Apple Developer website or the Mac App Store.

Create Your Own ISO: If you have access to a Mac, you can create an ISO file from the official macOS installer using Terminal commands.

Setting Up macOS Ventura Virtual Machine

A virtual machine (VM) allows you to run macOS Ventura on your existing hardware without replacing your current operating system. Here's how you can set up a macOS Ventura virtual machine:

Using VirtualBox

Download VirtualBox: Install the latest version of VirtualBox from the official website.

Create a New VM: Open VirtualBox and click "New" to create a new virtual machine. Choose "Mac OS X" as the type and "macOS 10.13 High Sierra (64-bit)" as the version.

Allocate Resources: Assign sufficient RAM and create a virtual hard disk.

Mount the .ISO File: Go to the VM settings, navigate to Storage, and add the macOS Ventura .ISO file as a virtual optical disk.

Start the VM: Start the virtual machine and follow the on-screen instructions to install macOS Ventura.

Using macOS Ventura VMDK

A VMDK (Virtual Machine Disk) file is another option for setting up a macOS Ventura virtual machine. It’s similar to an .ISO but designed specifically for virtual machine environments. Here’s how to use a macOS Ventura VMDK:

Download the VMDK File: Obtain the macOS Ventura VMDK file from a reliable source.

Create a New VM in VirtualBox: Follow the same steps as above to create a new VM.

Use the VMDK File: Instead of an .ISO, select the macOS Ventura VMDK file as the hard disk for the virtual machine.

Start and Install: Boot up the VM and proceed with the installation.

Benefits of Using macOS Ventura Virtual Machine

Flexibility: Easily switch between different OS versions and configurations.

Safety: Test new features without risking your primary system’s stability.

Convenience: Quickly set up and dismantle virtual environments as needed.

Conclusion

Follow the steps outlined in this guide to get started with your macOS Ventura virtual machine and enjoy all the new features and improvements. Using a macOS Ventura .ISO or VMDK file to set up a virtual machine provides a flexible and efficient way to explore Apple’s latest operating system. Whether you’re a developer testing new software, an IT professional preparing for deployment, or simply an enthusiast eager to experience macOS Ventura, these methods offer a practical solution.

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❤ How to Open a VMDK File in VirtualBox

    Need to open a VMDK file in VirtualBox? This article will show you how to setup and use a VMDK virtual machine file with VirtualBox. This particular tutorial is demonstrated on a Mac, but using a VMDK with VirtualBox this way should work the same on Windows and Linux too.

VMDK is short for Virtual Machine Disk, and VMDK files can be created by VMWare, VirtualBox, Parallels, and other virtualization software. You may have noticed that you can’t simply open a VMDK virtual machine file directly with VirtualBox, nor can you drag and drop it to launch. Instead you’ll create a new virtual machine and use that as the disk, using the steps outlined below.

  How to Open a VMDK File with VirtualBox on Mac, Windows, Linux

  Open the VirtualBox application, then choose “New” to create a new virtual machine

          Give the new virtual machine a name and set the type, OS version, RAM, and then click to choose “Use an existing virtual hard disk file” and click the folder icon to navigate the file system

      Click “Add” to add a virtual hard disk file

          Navigate to and select the VMDK file and choose “Open”

        Confirm the VMDK drive is selected then select “Choose”

          Now choose “Create” to create the new virtual machine using the VMDK file

          Click “Start” at the VirtualBox Manager screen to boot the VMDK virtual machine

        Once you click Start the virtual machine will boot using the VMDK file you selected as the virtual hard disk file.

VMDK files can be made of just about any operating system, including Windows, Linux, MacOS and/or Mac OS X. The VMDK virtual machine files are often made available or transferred around as pre-built configurations of operating systems, making it easy to use or test the same setup on multiple machines or by multiple people.

This is probably somewhat obvious, but if you move the location of the VMDK file the VirtualBox machine will no longer boot until the VMDK file is located again.

If you’re finished using the VMDK file and the related virtual machine, you can delete that VM from VirtualBox like removing any other VM.

You might be wondering if it’s possible to convert a VMDK file to VHD or VDI or another virtual machine disk format, and the answer is yes though it’s not nearly as easy as converting an ISO to VDI, and instead you’ll have to rely on this free tool from Microsoft that runs in Windows.

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Also, you can download macOS Mojave 10.14 ISO file for VMware & VirtualBox latest version. The files are uploaded in MediaFire, which encrypted and compressed with WinRAR. And for the extracting the files you can use whether WinRAR or 7Zip. Indeed while extracting the file you will required the password, and you can find the password below the download links.

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Again you can update macOS Mojave on VirtualBox or VMware on Windows to the latest version. There aren’t any differences between the updating method on VMware and VirtualBox. To that follow the bellow method.

That is the required file of macOS Mojave for installing macOS Mojave on VMware or VirtualBox. I think there aren’t any differences between the installation using the ISO file and VMDK file. But using the ISO file is a bit simple than the VMDK file.

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As enterprises modernize their IT infrastructure, migrating legacy workloads from traditional hypervisors to cloud-native platforms becomes essential. Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization offers a powerful solution by allowing organizations to run and manage virtual machines (VMs) alongside containers on the same OpenShift cluster. To streamline and scale this migration process, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform proves to be an invaluable tool.

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OpenShift Virtualization, built on KubeVirt, extends Red Hat OpenShift to run traditional VM workloads alongside containerized applications. This allows for:

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Manually migrating virtual machines is not only tedious but also error-prone. Ansible Automation Platform enables:

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Use Red Hat Migration Toolkit for Virtualization (MTV) if applicable

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Validate OpenShift Virtualization setup

Configure storage (e.g., Ceph, CSI volumes)

Prepare networking (e.g., Multus, bridges)

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Use Ansible modules to:

Export VM disks (e.g., via ovftool, virt-v2v, or qemu-img)

Convert formats (e.g., VMDK to QCOW2)

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Create VM manifests in OpenShift (YAML/CRDs)

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Update DNS or service endpoints

Decommission old VMs (if desired)

🧪 Sample Ansible Playbook Snippet

yaml

- name: Create OpenShift VirtualMachine from template hosts: localhost tasks: - name: Create VM from YAML definition k8s: state: present definition: "{{ lookup('file', 'vm-definition.yaml') }}"

You can integrate this into an Ansible Workflow Job Template in Red Hat Ansible Automation Controller, and trigger it via webhooks or Service Catalogs.

💡 Best Practices

Test in Staging: Simulate migrations in non-prod environments before rolling out to production.

Incremental Migration: Start with low-impact workloads to refine your process.

Logging and Auditing: Use Ansible Tower logs and OpenShift audit logs to monitor changes.

Rollback Plans: Always have a plan to revert if something fails.

🎯 Benefits of Using Ansible + OpenShift Virtualization

Centralized automation of hybrid workloads

Faster time-to-value with reusable playbooks

Simplified management for IT Ops and DevOps teams

Integration with existing CI/CD and ITSM platforms

🔚 Final Thoughts

Migrating VMs to OpenShift Virtualization doesn't have to be complex. By combining the power of Red Hat OpenShift with the flexibility of Ansible Automation Platform, organizations can modernize their workloads efficiently and with confidence.

At HawkStack Technologies, we help enterprises design, automate, and execute seamless VM migration strategies using Red Hat technologies. Contact us to learn how we can support your modernization journey.

📞 Need help with automation or OpenShift Virtualization? Let our certified experts at HawkStack guide your migration from legacy systems to a modern cloud-native environment.

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