This page explains how to create a VM on a cluster running SC//HyperCore™ HyperVisor and describes each field on the Create VM screen.
Confirm you have the following items in place before creating a new VM on the system:
- Verify the OS and/or application you are virtualizing is approved by the manufacturer for virtualization.
- Verify that you have proper licensing for your environment and the OS and/or application.
- If the application requires outside USB hardware ensure proper USB-over-IP networking is in place.
- Verify an ISO file is uploaded to the system to use to boot and install the VM.
- Select the Create VM icon (the + icon) from the bar on the VM Management Panel, which opens a popup dialog.
- Fill out the Create VM screen from top to bottom. Some fields are optional.
| Field | Notes |
|---|---|
| Name | Must be unique. |
| Description | Optional. |
| Tags | Optional. See Tags and Virtual Machines. |
| OS | Defaults to Windows; change to Other if necessary. See Supported Guest Operating Systems for tested OSes and minimum SC//HyperCore version requirements. |
| Drivers | Defaults to Performance (recommended VIRTIO drivers); set to Compatible if necessary. |
| Boot Type | Select BIOS, UEFI, UEFI + vTPM, or UEFI + vTPM (Compatibility). See vTPM Support in SC//HyperCore for what each vTPM option means and when to use the Compatibility type. |
| CPUs | Available on a per-node basis. |
| RAM | Available on a per-node basis. |
| Virtual Disk | Up to three disks at VM creation; more can be added after. Capacity is available on a system basis. |
| ISO File | Select a previously uploaded ISO. If not yet uploaded, select None and load the ISO after creation. |
- Click Create to finalize the settings and create the VM.
The bar to the left of the highlighted box will remain orange until you complete a valid entry, which will then change the orange bar to gray.
Boot Type can only be configured upon VM creation and cannot be edited after the VM has been created. For more information on vTPM Boot Types, refer to vTPM Support in SC//HyperCore.