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Chapter 3. Getting started with OpenShift Virtualization

You can install and configure a basic OpenShift Virtualization environment to explore its features and functionality.

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Cluster configuration procedures require cluster-admin privileges.

3.1. Before you begin
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3.2. Getting started
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Create a virtual machine:

Connect to a virtual machine:

Connect to a virtual machine
Manage a virtual machine
  • Stop, start, pause, and restart a virtual machine from the web console.
  • Manage a virtual machine, expose a port, and connect to the serial console of a virtual machine from the command line with virtctl.

3.3. Next steps
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Connect VMs to secondary networks
Monitor your OpenShift Virtualization environment
Automating deployments
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