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title: "Libvirt VM Tool"
slug: "libvirt-vm-tool"
updated: 2023-04-18T13:27:50Z
published: 2023-04-18T13:27:50Z
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# Libvirt VM Tool

### Create a new VM via Libvirt

1. Copy the .iso image to /var/lib/libvirt/images
2. Go to *Applications :: Virtual Machines*.
3. Click **Create VM** (displays dialog).
4. Enter **Name**
5. On **Installation Type**drop-down, select Local install media (ISO image or distro install tree). Other options: URL (ISO image or distro install tree), Network boot (PXE).
  1. **Installation Source** (options adjust based on **Installation Type** selection).
  2. **Operating System** drop-down, select one (if available).
  3. **Storage** drop-down, select one (Create new volume, No storage, Storage pools).
  4. If **Create new volume** selected, enter **Size** and **Memory**.
  5. **Immediately Start VM** checkbox
6. Click **Create**.