Chapter 8. Deleting virtual machines

To delete virtual machines in RHEL 10, use the command line interface or the web console GUI.

8.1. Deleting virtual machines by using the command line

To delete a virtual machine (VM), you can remove its XML configuration and associated storage files from the host by using the command line.

Prerequisites

Procedure

Use the virsh undefine utility.

For example, the following command removes the guest1 VM, its associated storage volumes, and non-volatile RAM, if any.

virsh undefine guest1 --remove-all-storage --nvram

# virsh undefine guest1 --remove-all-storage --nvram
Domain 'guest1' has been undefined
Volume 'vda'(/home/images/guest1.qcow2) removed.

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You can delete a virtual machine (VM) and its associated storage files from the host by using the RHEL 10 web console.

Prerequisites

You have installed the RHEL 10 web console.
For instructions, see Installing and enabling the web console.
The web console VM plug-in is installed on your system.
Back up important data from the VM.
Make sure no other VM uses the same associated storage.
Optional: Shut down the VM.

Procedure

Log in to the RHEL 10 web console.
For details, see Logging in to the web console.
In the Virtual Machines interface, click the Menu button ⋮ of the VM that you want to delete.
A drop down menu appears with controls for various VM operations.
Click Delete.
A confirmation dialog appears.
Optional: To delete all or some of the storage files associated with the VM, select the checkboxes next to the storage files you want to delete.
Click Delete.
The VM and any selected storage files are deleted.