Chapter 31. libvirt configuration reference


This chapter provides is a references for various parameters of libvirt XML configuration files
Table 31.1. libvirt configuration files
Item Description
pae
Specifies the physical address extension configuration data.
apic
Specifies the advanced programmable interrupt controller configuration data.
memory
Specifies the memory size in megabytes.
vcpus
Specifies the numbers of virtual CPUs.
console
Specifies the port numbers to export the domain consoles to.
nic
Specifies the number of virtual network interfaces.
vif
Lists the randomly-assigned MAC addresses and bridges assigned to use for the domain's network addresses.
disk
Lists the block devices to export to the domain and exports physical devices to domain with read only access.
dhcp
Enables networking using DHCP.
netmask
Specifies the configured IP netmasks.
gateway
Specifies the configured IP gateways.
acpi
Specifies the advanced configuration power interface configuration data.
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