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https://github.com/mrlesmithjr/ansible-kvm


https://github.com/mrlesmithjr/ansible-kvm

ansible ansible-role kvm libvirt

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# ansible-kvm

An [Ansible](https://www.ansible.com) role to install [KVM](https://www.linux-kvm.org/page/Main_Page)

## Requirements

Install [required](./requirements.yml) [Ansible](https://www.ansible.com) roles:

```bash
sudo ansible-galaxy install -r requirements.yml
```

## Role Variables

[defaults/main.yml](defaults/main.yml)

## Dependencies

None

## Example Playbook

```yaml
- hosts: kvm_hosts
vars: {}
roles:
- role: ansible-kvm
tasks: []
```

## Booting a VM from ISO

You can boot a defined VM up with an ISO by using the following example:

> NOTE: Defined in your vars. Also, ensure that the default
> `kvm_manage_vms: false` is changed to `kvm_manage_vms: true`.

```yaml
kvm_manage_vms: true
kvm_vms:
- name: test_vm
autostart: true
# Define boot devices in order of preference
boot_devices:
- cdrom
- network
- hd
cdrom:
source: /path/to/iso
graphics: false
# Define disks in MB
disks:
- disk_driver: virtio
name: test_vm.1
size: 36864
memory: 512
network_interfaces:
- source: default
network_driver: virtio
portgroup: vlan-102
type: network
state: running
vcpu: 1
```

## License

MIT

## Author Information

Larry Smith Jr.

- [@mrlesmithjr](https://www.twitter.com/mrlesmithjr)
- [EverythingShouldBeVirtual](http://everythingshouldbevirtual.com)
- [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

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