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Chapter 7. Deleting virtual machines
To delete virtual machines in RHEL 9, use the command line or the web console GUI.
7.1. 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. Follow the procedure below:
Prerequisites
- Back up important data from the VM.
- Shut down the VM.
- Make sure no other VMs use the same associated storage.
Procedure
Use the
virsh undefineutility.For example, the following command removes the guest1 VM, its associated storage volumes, and non-volatile RAM, if any.
Copy to Clipboard Copied! Toggle word wrap Toggle overflow 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.
Additional resources
-
virsh undefine --helpcommand -
virshman page on your system
7.2. Deleting virtual machines by using the web console
To delete a virtual machine (VM) and its associated storage files from the host to which the RHEL 9 web console is connected with, follow the procedure below:
Prerequisites
- You have installed the RHEL 9 web console.
- You have enabled the cockpit service.
Your user account is allowed to log in to the web console.
For instructions, see Installing and enabling the web console.
- You have installed the RHEL 9 web console.
- You have enabled the cockpit service.
Your user account is allowed to log in to the 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 9 web console.
For details, see Logging in to the web console.
In the 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 .
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 .
The VM and any selected storage files are deleted.
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