VMID for the clone.
-`-description` `<string>` ::
+`--description` `<string>` ::
Description for the new VM.
-`-format` `<qcow2 | raw | vmdk>` ::
+`--format` `<qcow2 | raw | vmdk>` ::
Target format for file storage.
+
NOTE: Requires option(s): `full`
-`-full` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
+`--full` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
Create a full copy of all disk. This is always done when you clone a normal VM. For VM templates, we try to create a linked clone by default.
-`-name` `<string>` ::
+`--name` `<string>` ::
Set a name for the new VM.
-`-pool` `<string>` ::
+`--pool` `<string>` ::
Add the new VM to the specified pool.
-`-snapname` `<string>` ::
+`--snapname` `<string>` ::
The name of the snapshot.
-`-storage` `<string>` ::
+`--storage` `<string>` ::
Target storage for full clone.
+
NOTE: Requires option(s): `full`
-`-target` `<string>` ::
+`--target` `<string>` ::
Target node. Only allowed if the original VM is on shared storage.
The (unique) ID of the VM.
-`-current` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
+`--current` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
Get current values (instead of pending values).
The (unique) ID of the VM.
-`-acpi` `<boolean>` ('default =' `1`)::
+`--acpi` `<boolean>` ('default =' `1`)::
Enable/disable ACPI.
-`-agent` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
+`--agent` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
Enable/disable Qemu GuestAgent.
-`-archive` `<string>` ::
+`--archive` `<string>` ::
The backup file.
-`-args` `<string>` ::
+`--args` `<string>` ::
Arbitrary arguments passed to kvm.
-`-autostart` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
+`--autostart` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
Automatic restart after crash (currently ignored).
-`-balloon` `<integer> (0 - N)` ::
+`--balloon` `<integer> (0 - N)` ::
Amount of target RAM for the VM in MB. Using zero disables the ballon driver.
-`-bios` `<ovmf | seabios>` ('default =' `seabios`)::
+`--bios` `<ovmf | seabios>` ('default =' `seabios`)::
Select BIOS implementation.
-`-boot` `[acdn]{1,4}` ('default =' `cdn`)::
+`--boot` `[acdn]{1,4}` ('default =' `cdn`)::
Boot on floppy (a), hard disk (c), CD-ROM (d), or network (n).
-`-bootdisk` `(ide|sata|scsi|virtio)\d+` ::
+`--bootdisk` `(ide|sata|scsi|virtio)\d+` ::
Enable booting from specified disk.
-`-cdrom` `<volume>` ::
+`--cdrom` `<volume>` ::
This is an alias for option -ide2
-`-cores` `<integer> (1 - N)` ('default =' `1`)::
+`--cores` `<integer> (1 - N)` ('default =' `1`)::
The number of cores per socket.
-`-cpu` `[cputype=]<enum> [,hidden=<1|0>]` ::
+`--cpu` `[cputype=]<enum> [,hidden=<1|0>]` ::
Emulated CPU type.
-`-cpulimit` `<number> (0 - 128)` ('default =' `0`)::
+`--cpulimit` `<number> (0 - 128)` ('default =' `0`)::
Limit of CPU usage.
-`-cpuunits` `<integer> (0 - 500000)` ('default =' `1024`)::
+`--cpuunits` `<integer> (2 - 262144)` ('default =' `1024`)::
CPU weight for a VM.
-`-description` `<string>` ::
+`--description` `<string>` ::
Description for the VM. Only used on the configuration web interface. This is saved as comment inside the configuration file.
-`-efidisk0` `[file=]<volume> [,format=<enum>] [,size=<DiskSize>]` ::
+`--efidisk0` `[file=]<volume> [,format=<enum>] [,size=<DiskSize>]` ::
Configure a Disk for storing EFI vars
-`-force` `<boolean>` ::
+`--force` `<boolean>` ::
Allow to overwrite existing VM.
+
NOTE: Requires option(s): `archive`
-`-freeze` `<boolean>` ::
+`--freeze` `<boolean>` ::
Freeze CPU at startup (use 'c' monitor command to start execution).
-`-hostpci[n]` `[host=]<HOSTPCIID[;HOSTPCIID2...]> [,pcie=<1|0>] [,rombar=<1|0>] [,romfile=<string>] [,x-vga=<1|0>]` ::
+`--hostpci[n]` `[host=]<HOSTPCIID[;HOSTPCIID2...]> [,pcie=<1|0>] [,rombar=<1|0>] [,romfile=<string>] [,x-vga=<1|0>]` ::
Map host PCI devices into guest.
-`-hotplug` `<string>` ('default =' `network,disk,usb`)::
+`--hotplug` `<string>` ('default =' `network,disk,usb`)::
Selectively enable hotplug features. This is a comma separated list of hotplug features: 'network', 'disk', 'cpu', 'memory' and 'usb'. Use '0' to disable hotplug completely. Value '1' is an alias for the default 'network,disk,usb'.
-`-hugepages` `<1024 | 2 | any>` ::
+`--hugepages` `<1024 | 2 | any>` ::
Enable/disable hugepages memory.
-`-ide[n]` `[file=]<volume> [,aio=<native|threads>] [,backup=<1|0>] [,bps=<bps>] [,bps_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_rd=<bps>] [,bps_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_wr=<bps>] [,bps_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,cache=<enum>] [,cyls=<integer>] [,detect_zeroes=<1|0>] [,discard=<ignore|on>] [,format=<enum>] [,heads=<integer>] [,iops=<iops>] [,iops_max=<iops>] [,iops_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_rd=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_wr=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,mbps=<mbps>] [,mbps_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr_max=<mbps>] [,media=<cdrom|disk>] [,model=<model>] [,replicate=<1|0>] [,rerror=<ignore|report|stop>] [,secs=<integer>] [,serial=<serial>] [,size=<DiskSize>] [,snapshot=<1|0>] [,trans=<none|lba|auto>] [,werror=<enum>]` ::
+`--ide[n]` `[file=]<volume> [,aio=<native|threads>] [,backup=<1|0>] [,bps=<bps>] [,bps_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_rd=<bps>] [,bps_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_wr=<bps>] [,bps_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,cache=<enum>] [,cyls=<integer>] [,detect_zeroes=<1|0>] [,discard=<ignore|on>] [,format=<enum>] [,heads=<integer>] [,iops=<iops>] [,iops_max=<iops>] [,iops_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_rd=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_wr=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,mbps=<mbps>] [,mbps_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr_max=<mbps>] [,media=<cdrom|disk>] [,model=<model>] [,replicate=<1|0>] [,rerror=<ignore|report|stop>] [,secs=<integer>] [,serial=<serial>] [,size=<DiskSize>] [,snapshot=<1|0>] [,trans=<none|lba|auto>] [,werror=<enum>]` ::
Use volume as IDE hard disk or CD-ROM (n is 0 to 3).
-`-keyboard` `<da | de | de-ch | en-gb | en-us | es | fi | fr | fr-be | fr-ca | fr-ch | hu | is | it | ja | lt | mk | nl | no | pl | pt | pt-br | sl | sv | tr>` ('default =' `en-us`)::
+`--keyboard` `<da | de | de-ch | en-gb | en-us | es | fi | fr | fr-be | fr-ca | fr-ch | hu | is | it | ja | lt | mk | nl | no | pl | pt | pt-br | sl | sv | tr>` ('default =' `en-us`)::
Keybord layout for vnc server. Default is read from the '/etc/pve/datacenter.conf' configuration file.
-`-kvm` `<boolean>` ('default =' `1`)::
+`--kvm` `<boolean>` ('default =' `1`)::
Enable/disable KVM hardware virtualization.
-`-localtime` `<boolean>` ::
+`--localtime` `<boolean>` ::
Set the real time clock to local time. This is enabled by default if ostype indicates a Microsoft OS.
-`-lock` `<backup | migrate | rollback | snapshot>` ::
+`--lock` `<backup | migrate | rollback | snapshot>` ::
Lock/unlock the VM.
-`-machine` `(pc|pc(-i440fx)?-\d+\.\d+(\.pxe)?|q35|pc-q35-\d+\.\d+(\.pxe)?)` ::
+`--machine` `(pc|pc(-i440fx)?-\d+\.\d+(\.pxe)?|q35|pc-q35-\d+\.\d+(\.pxe)?)` ::
Specific the Qemu machine type.
-`-memory` `<integer> (16 - N)` ('default =' `512`)::
+`--memory` `<integer> (16 - N)` ('default =' `512`)::
Amount of RAM for the VM in MB. This is the maximum available memory when you use the balloon device.
-`-migrate_downtime` `<number> (0 - N)` ('default =' `0.1`)::
+`--migrate_downtime` `<number> (0 - N)` ('default =' `0.1`)::
Set maximum tolerated downtime (in seconds) for migrations.
-`-migrate_speed` `<integer> (0 - N)` ('default =' `0`)::
+`--migrate_speed` `<integer> (0 - N)` ('default =' `0`)::
Set maximum speed (in MB/s) for migrations. Value 0 is no limit.
-`-name` `<string>` ::
+`--name` `<string>` ::
Set a name for the VM. Only used on the configuration web interface.
-`-net[n]` `[model=]<enum> [,bridge=<bridge>] [,firewall=<1|0>] [,link_down=<1|0>] [,macaddr=<XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX>] [,queues=<integer>] [,rate=<number>] [,tag=<integer>] [,trunks=<vlanid[;vlanid...]>] [,<model>=<macaddr>]` ::
+`--net[n]` `[model=]<enum> [,bridge=<bridge>] [,firewall=<1|0>] [,link_down=<1|0>] [,macaddr=<XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX>] [,queues=<integer>] [,rate=<number>] [,tag=<integer>] [,trunks=<vlanid[;vlanid...]>] [,<model>=<macaddr>]` ::
Specify network devices.
-`-numa` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
+`--numa` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
Enable/disable NUMA.
-`-numa[n]` `cpus=<id[-id];...> [,hostnodes=<id[-id];...>] [,memory=<number>] [,policy=<preferred|bind|interleave>]` ::
+`-
-numa[n]` `cpus=<id[-id];...> [,hostnodes=<id[-id];...>] [,memory=<number>] [,policy=<preferred|bind|interleave>]` ::
NUMA topology.
-`-onboot` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
+`--onboot` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
Specifies whether a VM will be started during system bootup.
-`-ostype` `<l24 | l26 | other | solaris | w2k | w2k3 | w2k8 | win10 | win7 | win8 | wvista | wxp>` ::
+`--ostype` `<l24 | l26 | other | solaris | w2k | w2k3 | w2k8 | win10 | win7 | win8 | wvista | wxp>` ::
Specify guest operating system.
-`-parallel[n]` `/dev/parport\d+|/dev/usb/lp\d+` ::
+`--parallel[n]` `/dev/parport\d+|/dev/usb/lp\d+` ::
Map host parallel devices (n is 0 to 2).
-`-pool` `<string>` ::
+`--pool` `<string>` ::
Add the VM to the specified pool.
-`-protection` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
+`--protection` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
Sets the protection flag of the VM. This will disable the remove VM and remove disk operations.
-`-reboot` `<boolean>` ('default =' `1`)::
+`--reboot` `<boolean>` ('default =' `1`)::
Allow reboot. If set to '0' the VM exit on reboot.
-`-sata[n]` `[file=]<volume> [,aio=<native|threads>] [,backup=<1|0>] [,bps=<bps>] [,bps_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_rd=<bps>] [,bps_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_wr=<bps>] [,bps_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,cache=<enum>] [,cyls=<integer>] [,detect_zeroes=<1|0>] [,discard=<ignore|on>] [,format=<enum>] [,heads=<integer>] [,iops=<iops>] [,iops_max=<iops>] [,iops_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_rd=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_wr=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,mbps=<mbps>] [,mbps_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr_max=<mbps>] [,media=<cdrom|disk>] [,replicate=<1|0>] [,rerror=<ignore|report|stop>] [,secs=<integer>] [,serial=<serial>] [,size=<DiskSize>] [,snapshot=<1|0>] [,trans=<none|lba|auto>] [,werror=<enum>]` ::
+`--sata[n]` `[file=]<volume> [,aio=<native|threads>] [,backup=<1|0>] [,bps=<bps>] [,bps_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_rd=<bps>] [,bps_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_wr=<bps>] [,bps_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,cache=<enum>] [,cyls=<integer>] [,detect_zeroes=<1|0>] [,discard=<ignore|on>] [,format=<enum>] [,heads=<integer>] [,iops=<iops>] [,iops_max=<iops>] [,iops_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_rd=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_wr=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,mbps=<mbps>] [,mbps_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr_max=<mbps>] [,media=<cdrom|disk>] [,replicate=<1|0>] [,rerror=<ignore|report|stop>] [,secs=<integer>] [,serial=<serial>] [,size=<DiskSize>] [,snapshot=<1|0>] [,trans=<none|lba|auto>] [,werror=<enum>]` ::
Use volume as SATA hard disk or CD-ROM (n is 0 to 5).
-`-scsi[n]` `[file=]<volume> [,aio=<native|threads>] [,backup=<1|0>] [,bps=<bps>] [,bps_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_rd=<bps>] [,bps_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_wr=<bps>] [,bps_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,cache=<enum>] [,cyls=<integer>] [,detect_zeroes=<1|0>] [,discard=<ignore|on>] [,format=<enum>] [,heads=<integer>] [,iops=<iops>] [,iops_max=<iops>] [,iops_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_rd=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_wr=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,iothread=<1|0>] [,mbps=<mbps>] [,mbps_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr_max=<mbps>] [,media=<cdrom|disk>] [,queues=<integer>] [,replicate=<1|0>] [,rerror=<ignore|report|stop>] [,scsiblock=<1|0>] [,secs=<integer>] [,serial=<serial>] [,size=<DiskSize>] [,snapshot=<1|0>] [,trans=<none|lba|auto>] [,werror=<enum>]` ::
+`--scsi[n]` `[file=]<volume> [,aio=<native|threads>] [,backup=<1|0>] [,bps=<bps>] [,bps_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_rd=<bps>] [,bps_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_wr=<bps>] [,bps_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,cache=<enum>] [,cyls=<integer>] [,detect_zeroes=<1|0>] [,discard=<ignore|on>] [,format=<enum>] [,heads=<integer>] [,iops=<iops>] [,iops_max=<iops>] [,iops_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_rd=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_wr=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,iothread=<1|0>] [,mbps=<mbps>] [,mbps_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr_max=<mbps>] [,media=<cdrom|disk>] [,queues=<integer>] [,replicate=<1|0>] [,rerror=<ignore|report|stop>] [,scsiblock=<1|0>] [,secs=<integer>] [,serial=<serial>] [,size=<DiskSize>] [,snapshot=<1|0>] [,trans=<none|lba|auto>] [,werror=<enum>]` ::
Use volume as SCSI hard disk or CD-ROM (n is 0 to 13).
-`-scsihw` `<lsi | lsi53c810 | megasas | pvscsi | virtio-scsi-pci | virtio-scsi-single>` ('default =' `lsi`)::
+`--scsihw` `<lsi | lsi53c810 | megasas | pvscsi | virtio-scsi-pci | virtio-scsi-single>` ('default =' `lsi`)::
SCSI controller model
-`-serial[n]` `(/dev/.+|socket)` ::
+`--serial[n]` `(/dev/.+|socket)` ::
Create a serial device inside the VM (n is 0 to 3)
-`-shares` `<integer> (0 - 50000)` ('default =' `1000`)::
+`--shares` `<integer> (0 - 50000)` ('default =' `1000`)::
Amount of memory shares for auto-ballooning. The larger the number is, the more memory this VM gets. Number is relative to weights of all other running VMs. Using zero disables auto-ballooning
-`-smbios1` `[family=<string>] [,manufacturer=<string>] [,product=<string>] [,serial=<string>] [,sku=<string>] [,uuid=<UUID>] [,version=<string>]` ::
+`--smbios1` `[family=<string>] [,manufacturer=<string>] [,product=<string>] [,serial=<string>] [,sku=<string>] [,uuid=<UUID>] [,version=<string>]` ::
Specify SMBIOS type 1 fields.
-`-smp` `<integer> (1 - N)` ('default =' `1`)::
+`--smp` `<integer> (1 - N)` ('default =' `1`)::
The number of CPUs. Please use option -sockets instead.
-`-sockets` `<integer> (1 - N)` ('default =' `1`)::
+`--sockets` `<integer> (1 - N)` ('default =' `1`)::
The number of CPU sockets.
-`-startdate` `(now | YYYY-MM-DD | YYYY-MM-DDTHH:MM:SS)` ('default =' `now`)::
+`--startdate` `(now | YYYY-MM-DD | YYYY-MM-DDTHH:MM:SS)` ('default =' `now`)::
Set the initial date of the real time clock. Valid format for date are: 'now' or '2006-06-17T16:01:21' or '2006-06-17'.
-`-startup` `[[order=]\d+] [,up=\d+] [,down=\d+] ` ::
+`--startup` `[[order=]\d+] [,up=\d+] [,down=\d+] ` ::
Startup and shutdown behavior. Order is a non-negative number defining the general startup order. Shutdown in done with reverse ordering. Additionally you can set the 'up' or 'down' delay in seconds, which specifies a delay to wait before the next VM is started or stopped.
-`-storage` `<string>` ::
+`--storage` `<string>` ::
Default storage.
-`-tablet` `<boolean>` ('default =' `1`)::
+`--tablet` `<boolean>` ('default =' `1`)::
Enable/disable the USB tablet device.
-`-tdf` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
+`--tdf` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
Enable/disable time drift fix.
-`-template` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
+`--template` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
Enable/disable Template.
-`-unique` `<boolean>` ::
+`--unique` `<boolean>` ::
Assign a unique random ethernet address.
+
NOTE: Requires option(s): `archive`
-`-unused[n]` `<string>` ::
+`--unused[n]` `<string>` ::
Reference to unused volumes. This is used internally, and should not be modified manually.
-`-usb[n]` `[host=]<HOSTUSBDEVICE|spice> [,usb3=<1|0>]` ::
+`--usb[n]` `[host=]<HOSTUSBDEVICE|spice> [,usb3=<1|0>]` ::
Configure an USB device (n is 0 to 4).
-`-vcpus` `<integer> (1 - N)` ('default =' `0`)::
+`--vcpus` `<integer> (1 - N)` ('default =' `0`)::
Number of hotplugged vcpus.
-`-vga` `<cirrus | qxl | qxl2 | qxl3 | qxl4 | serial0 | serial1 | serial2 | serial3 | std | vmware>` ::
+`--vga` `<cirrus | qxl | qxl2 | qxl3 | qxl4 | serial0 | serial1 | serial2 | serial3 | std | vmware>` ::
Select the VGA type.
-`-virtio[n]` `[file=]<volume> [,aio=<native|threads>] [,backup=<1|0>] [,bps=<bps>] [,bps_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_rd=<bps>] [,bps_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_wr=<bps>] [,bps_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,cache=<enum>] [,cyls=<integer>] [,detect_zeroes=<1|0>] [,discard=<ignore|on>] [,format=<enum>] [,heads=<integer>] [,iops=<iops>] [,iops_max=<iops>] [,iops_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_rd=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_wr=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,iothread=<1|0>] [,mbps=<mbps>] [,mbps_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr_max=<mbps>] [,media=<cdrom|disk>] [,replicate=<1|0>] [,rerror=<ignore|report|stop>] [,secs=<integer>] [,serial=<serial>] [,size=<DiskSize>] [,snapshot=<1|0>] [,trans=<none|lba|auto>] [,werror=<enum>]` ::
+`--virtio[n]` `[file=]<volume> [,aio=<native|threads>] [,backup=<1|0>] [,bps=<bps>] [,bps_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_rd=<bps>] [,bps_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_wr=<bps>] [,bps_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,cache=<enum>] [,cyls=<integer>] [,detect_zeroes=<1|0>] [,discard=<ignore|on>] [,format=<enum>] [,heads=<integer>] [,iops=<iops>] [,iops_max=<iops>] [,iops_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_rd=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_wr=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,iothread=<1|0>] [,mbps=<mbps>] [,mbps_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr_max=<mbps>] [,media=<cdrom|disk>] [,replicate=<1|0>] [,rerror=<ignore|report|stop>] [,secs=<integer>] [,serial=<serial>] [,size=<DiskSize>] [,snapshot=<1|0>] [,trans=<none|lba|auto>] [,werror=<enum>]` ::
Use volume as VIRTIO hard disk (n is 0 to 15).
-`-watchdog` `[[model=]<i6300esb|ib700>] [,action=<enum>]` ::
+`--vmstatestorage` `<string>` ::
+
+Default storage for VM state volumes/files.
+
+`--watchdog` `[[model=]<i6300esb|ib700>] [,action=<enum>]` ::
Create a virtual hardware watchdog device.
The name of the snapshot.
-`-force` `<boolean>` ::
+`--force` `<boolean>` ::
For removal from config file, even if removing disk snapshots fails.
The (unique) ID of the VM.
-`-skiplock` `<boolean>` ::
+`--skiplock` `<boolean>` ::
Ignore locks - only root is allowed to use this option.
Command name
-`-verbose` `<boolean>` ::
+`--verbose` `<boolean>` ::
Verbose output format.
Target storage ID
-`-format` `<qcow2 | raw | vmdk>` ::
+`--format` `<qcow2 | raw | vmdk>` ::
+
+Target format
+
+
+
+*qm importovf* `<vmid> <manifest> <storage>` `[OPTIONS]`
+
+Create a new VM using parameters read from an OVF manifest
+
+`<vmid>`: `<integer> (1 - N)` ::
+
+The (unique) ID of the VM.
+
+`<manifest>`: `<string>` ::
+
+path to the ovf file
+
+`<storage>`: `<string>` ::
+
+Target storage ID
+
+`--dryrun` `<boolean>` ::
+
+Print a parsed representation of the extracted OVF parameters, but do not create a VM
+
+`--format` `<qcow2 | raw | vmdk>` ::
Target format
Virtual machine index (per node).
-`-full` `<boolean>` ::
+`--full` `<boolean>` ::
Determine the full status of active VMs.
Target node.
-`-force` `<boolean>` ::
+`--force` `<boolean>` ::
Allow to migrate VMs which use local devices. Only root may use this option.
-`-migration_network` `<string>` ::
+`--migration_network` `<string>` ::
CIDR of the (sub) network that is used for migration.
-`-migration_type` `<insecure | secure>` ::
+`--migration_type` `<insecure | secure>` ::
Migration traffic is encrypted using an SSH tunnel by default. On secure, completely private networks this can be disabled to increase performance.
-`-online` `<boolean>` ::
+`--online` `<boolean>` ::
Use online/live migration.
-`-targetstorage` `<string>` ::
+`--targetstorage` `<string>` ::
Default target storage.
-`-with-local-disks` `<boolean>` ::
+`--with-local-disks` `<boolean>` ::
Enable live storage migration for local disk
Target storage.
-`-delete` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
+`--delete` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
Delete the original disk after successful copy. By default the original disk is kept as unused disk.
-`-digest` `<string>` ::
+`--digest` `<string>` ::
Prevent changes if current configuration file has different SHA1 digest. This can be used to prevent concurrent modifications.
-`-format` `<qcow2 | raw | vmdk>` ::
+`--format` `<qcow2 | raw | vmdk>` ::
Target Format.
Rescan all storages and update disk sizes and unused disk images.
-`-vmid` `<integer> (1 - N)` ::
+`--vmid` `<integer> (1 - N)` ::
The (unique) ID of the VM.
The (unique) ID of the VM.
-`-skiplock` `<boolean>` ::
+`--skiplock` `<boolean>` ::
Ignore locks - only root is allowed to use this option.
The new size. With the `+` sign the value is added to the actual size of the volume and without it, the value is taken as an absolute one. Shrinking disk size is not supported.
-`-digest` `<string>` ::
+`--digest` `<string>` ::
Prevent changes if current configuration file has different SHA1 digest. This can be used to prevent concurrent modifications.
-`-skiplock` `<boolean>` ::
+`--skiplock` `<boolean>` ::
Ignore locks - only root is allowed to use this option.
The (unique) ID of the VM.
-`-nocheck` `<boolean>` ::
+`--nocheck` `<boolean>` ::
no description available
-`-skiplock` `<boolean>` ::
+`--skiplock` `<boolean>` ::
Ignore locks - only root is allowed to use this option.
The key (qemu monitor encoding).
-`-skiplock` `<boolean>` ::
+`--skiplock` `<boolean>` ::
Ignore locks - only root is allowed to use this option.
The (unique) ID of the VM.
-`-acpi` `<boolean>` ('default =' `1`)::
+`--acpi` `<boolean>` ('default =' `1`)::
Enable/disable ACPI.
-`-agent` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
+`--agent` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
Enable/disable Qemu GuestAgent.
-`-args` `<string>` ::
+`--args` `<string>` ::
Arbitrary arguments passed to kvm.
-`-autostart` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
+`--autostart` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
Automatic restart after crash (currently ignored).
-`-balloon` `<integer> (0 - N)` ::
+`--balloon` `<integer> (0 - N)` ::
Amount of target RAM for the VM in MB. Using zero disables the ballon driver.
-`-bios` `<ovmf | seabios>` ('default =' `seabios`)::
+`--bios` `<ovmf | seabios>` ('default =' `seabios`)::
Select BIOS implementation.
-`-boot` `[acdn]{1,4}` ('default =' `cdn`)::
+`--boot` `[acdn]{1,4}` ('default =' `cdn`)::
Boot on floppy (a), hard disk (c), CD-ROM (d), or network (n).
-`-bootdisk` `(ide|sata|scsi|virtio)\d+` ::
+`--bootdisk` `(ide|sata|scsi|virtio)\d+` ::
Enable booting from specified disk.
-`-cdrom` `<volume>` ::
+`--cdrom` `<volume>` ::
This is an alias for option -ide2
-`-cores` `<integer> (1 - N)` ('default =' `1`)::
+`--cores` `<integer> (1 - N)` ('default =' `1`)::
The number of cores per socket.
-`-cpu` `[cputype=]<enum> [,hidden=<1|0>]` ::
+`--cpu` `[cputype=]<enum> [,hidden=<1|0>]` ::
Emulated CPU type.
-`-cpulimit` `<number> (0 - 128)` ('default =' `0`)::
+`--cpulimit` `<number> (0 - 128)` ('default =' `0`)::
Limit of CPU usage.
-`-cpuunits` `<integer> (0 - 500000)` ('default =' `1024`)::
+`--cpuunits` `<integer> (2 - 262144)` ('default =' `1024`)::
CPU weight for a VM.
-`-delete` `<string>` ::
+`--delete` `<string>` ::
A list of settings you want to delete.
-`-description` `<string>` ::
+`--description` `<string>` ::
Description for the VM. Only used on the configuration web interface. This is saved as comment inside the configuration file.
-`-digest` `<string>` ::
+`--digest` `<string>` ::
Prevent changes if current configuration file has different SHA1 digest. This can be used to prevent concurrent modifications.
-`-efidisk0` `[file=]<volume> [,format=<enum>] [,size=<DiskSize>]` ::
+`--efidisk0` `[file=]<volume> [,format=<enum>] [,size=<DiskSize>]` ::
Configure a Disk for storing EFI vars
-`-force` `<boolean>` ::
+`--force` `<boolean>` ::
Force physical removal. Without this, we simple remove the disk from the config file and create an additional configuration entry called 'unused[n]', which contains the volume ID. Unlink of unused[n] always cause physical removal.
+
NOTE: Requires option(s): `delete`
-`-freeze` `<boolean>` ::
+`--freeze` `<boolean>` ::
Freeze CPU at startup (use 'c' monitor command to start execution).
-`-hostpci[n]` `[host=]<HOSTPCIID[;HOSTPCIID2...]> [,pcie=<1|0>] [,rombar=<1|0>] [,romfile=<string>] [,x-vga=<1|0>]` ::
+`--hostpci[n]` `[host=]<HOSTPCIID[;HOSTPCIID2...]> [,pcie=<1|0>] [,rombar=<1|0>] [,romfile=<string>] [,x-vga=<1|0>]` ::
Map host PCI devices into guest.
-`-hotplug` `<string>` ('default =' `network,disk,usb`)::
+`--hotplug` `<string>` ('default =' `network,disk,usb`)::
Selectively enable hotplug features. This is a comma separated list of hotplug features: 'network', 'disk', 'cpu', 'memory' and 'usb'. Use '0' to disable hotplug completely. Value '1' is an alias for the default 'network,disk,usb'.
-`-hugepages` `<1024 | 2 | any>` ::
+`--hugepages` `<1024 | 2 | any>` ::
Enable/disable hugepages memory.
-`-ide[n]` `[file=]<volume> [,aio=<native|threads>] [,backup=<1|0>] [,bps=<bps>] [,bps_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_rd=<bps>] [,bps_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_wr=<bps>] [,bps_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,cache=<enum>] [,cyls=<integer>] [,detect_zeroes=<1|0>] [,discard=<ignore|on>] [,format=<enum>] [,heads=<integer>] [,iops=<iops>] [,iops_max=<iops>] [,iops_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_rd=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_wr=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,mbps=<mbps>] [,mbps_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr_max=<mbps>] [,media=<cdrom|disk>] [,model=<model>] [,replicate=<1|0>] [,rerror=<ignore|report|stop>] [,secs=<integer>] [,serial=<serial>] [,size=<DiskSize>] [,snapshot=<1|0>] [,trans=<none|lba|auto>] [,werror=<enum>]` ::
+`--ide[n]` `[file=]<volume> [,aio=<native|threads>] [,backup=<1|0>] [,bps=<bps>] [,bps_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_rd=<bps>] [,bps_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_wr=<bps>] [,bps_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,cache=<enum>] [,cyls=<integer>] [,detect_zeroes=<1|0>] [,discard=<ignore|on>] [,format=<enum>] [,heads=<integer>] [,iops=<iops>] [,iops_max=<iops>] [,iops_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_rd=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_wr=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,mbps=<mbps>] [,mbps_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr_max=<mbps>] [,media=<cdrom|disk>] [,model=<model>] [,replicate=<1|0>] [,rerror=<ignore|report|stop>] [,secs=<integer>] [,serial=<serial>] [,size=<DiskSize>] [,snapshot=<1|0>] [,trans=<none|lba|auto>] [,werror=<enum>]` ::
Use volume as IDE hard disk or CD-ROM (n is 0 to 3).
-`-keyboard` `<da | de | de-ch | en-gb | en-us | es | fi | fr | fr-be | fr-ca | fr-ch | hu | is | it | ja | lt | mk | nl | no | pl | pt | pt-br | sl | sv | tr>` ('default =' `en-us`)::
+`--keyboard` `<da | de | de-ch | en-gb | en-us | es | fi | fr | fr-be | fr-ca | fr-ch | hu | is | it | ja | lt | mk | nl | no | pl | pt | pt-br | sl | sv | tr>` ('default =' `en-us`)::
Keybord layout for vnc server. Default is read from the '/etc/pve/datacenter.conf' configuration file.
-`-kvm` `<boolean>` ('default =' `1`)::
+`--kvm` `<boolean>` ('default =' `1`)::
Enable/disable KVM hardware virtualization.
-`-localtime` `<boolean>` ::
+`--localtime` `<boolean>` ::
Set the real time clock to local time. This is enabled by default if ostype indicates a Microsoft OS.
-`-lock` `<backup | migrate | rollback | snapshot>` ::
+`--lock` `<backup | migrate | rollback | snapshot>` ::
Lock/unlock the VM.
-`-machine` `(pc|pc(-i440fx)?-\d+\.\d+(\.pxe)?|q35|pc-q35-\d+\.\d+(\.pxe)?)` ::
+`--machine` `(pc|pc(-i440fx)?-\d+\.\d+(\.pxe)?|q35|pc-q35-\d+\.\d+(\.pxe)?)` ::
Specific the Qemu machine type.
-`-memory` `<integer> (16 - N)` ('default =' `512`)::
+`--memory` `<integer> (16 - N)` ('default =' `512`)::
Amount of RAM for the VM in MB. This is the maximum available memory when you use the balloon device.
-`-migrate_downtime` `<number> (0 - N)` ('default =' `0.1`)::
+`--migrate_downtime` `<number> (0 - N)` ('default =' `0.1`)::
Set maximum tolerated downtime (in seconds) for migrations.
-`-migrate_speed` `<integer> (0 - N)` ('default =' `0`)::
+`--migrate_speed` `<integer> (0 - N)` ('default =' `0`)::
Set maximum speed (in MB/s) for migrations. Value 0 is no limit.
-`-name` `<string>` ::
+`--name` `<string>` ::
Set a name for the VM. Only used on the configuration web interface.
-`-net[n]` `[model=]<enum> [,bridge=<bridge>] [,firewall=<1|0>] [,link_down=<1|0>] [,macaddr=<XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX>] [,queues=<integer>] [,rate=<number>] [,tag=<integer>] [,trunks=<vlanid[;vlanid...]>] [,<model>=<macaddr>]` ::
+`--net[n]` `[model=]<enum> [,bridge=<bridge>] [,firewall=<1|0>] [,link_down=<1|0>] [,macaddr=<XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX>] [,queues=<integer>] [,rate=<number>] [,tag=<integer>] [,trunks=<vlanid[;vlanid...]>] [,<model>=<macaddr>]` ::
Specify network devices.
-`-numa` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
+`--numa` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
Enable/disable NUMA.
-`-numa[n]` `cpus=<id[-id];...> [,hostnodes=<id[-id];...>] [,memory=<number>] [,policy=<preferred|bind|interleave>]` ::
+`-
-numa[n]` `cpus=<id[-id];...> [,hostnodes=<id[-id];...>] [,memory=<number>] [,policy=<preferred|bind|interleave>]` ::
NUMA topology.
-`-onboot` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
+`--onboot` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
Specifies whether a VM will be started during system bootup.
-`-ostype` `<l24 | l26 | other | solaris | w2k | w2k3 | w2k8 | win10 | win7 | win8 | wvista | wxp>` ::
+`--ostype` `<l24 | l26 | other | solaris | w2k | w2k3 | w2k8 | win10 | win7 | win8 | wvista | wxp>` ::
Specify guest operating system.
-`-parallel[n]` `/dev/parport\d+|/dev/usb/lp\d+` ::
+`--parallel[n]` `/dev/parport\d+|/dev/usb/lp\d+` ::
Map host parallel devices (n is 0 to 2).
-`-protection` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
+`--protection` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
Sets the protection flag of the VM. This will disable the remove VM and remove disk operations.
-`-reboot` `<boolean>` ('default =' `1`)::
+`--reboot` `<boolean>` ('default =' `1`)::
Allow reboot. If set to '0' the VM exit on reboot.
-`-revert` `<string>` ::
+`--revert` `<string>` ::
Revert a pending change.
-`-sata[n]` `[file=]<volume> [,aio=<native|threads>] [,backup=<1|0>] [,bps=<bps>] [,bps_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_rd=<bps>] [,bps_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_wr=<bps>] [,bps_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,cache=<enum>] [,cyls=<integer>] [,detect_zeroes=<1|0>] [,discard=<ignore|on>] [,format=<enum>] [,heads=<integer>] [,iops=<iops>] [,iops_max=<iops>] [,iops_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_rd=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_wr=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,mbps=<mbps>] [,mbps_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr_max=<mbps>] [,media=<cdrom|disk>] [,replicate=<1|0>] [,rerror=<ignore|report|stop>] [,secs=<integer>] [,serial=<serial>] [,size=<DiskSize>] [,snapshot=<1|0>] [,trans=<none|lba|auto>] [,werror=<enum>]` ::
+`--sata[n]` `[file=]<volume> [,aio=<native|threads>] [,backup=<1|0>] [,bps=<bps>] [,bps_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_rd=<bps>] [,bps_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_wr=<bps>] [,bps_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,cache=<enum>] [,cyls=<integer>] [,detect_zeroes=<1|0>] [,discard=<ignore|on>] [,format=<enum>] [,heads=<integer>] [,iops=<iops>] [,iops_max=<iops>] [,iops_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_rd=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_wr=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,mbps=<mbps>] [,mbps_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr_max=<mbps>] [,media=<cdrom|disk>] [,replicate=<1|0>] [,rerror=<ignore|report|stop>] [,secs=<integer>] [,serial=<serial>] [,size=<DiskSize>] [,snapshot=<1|0>] [,trans=<none|lba|auto>] [,werror=<enum>]` ::
Use volume as SATA hard disk or CD-ROM (n is 0 to 5).
-`-scsi[n]` `[file=]<volume> [,aio=<native|threads>] [,backup=<1|0>] [,bps=<bps>] [,bps_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_rd=<bps>] [,bps_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_wr=<bps>] [,bps_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,cache=<enum>] [,cyls=<integer>] [,detect_zeroes=<1|0>] [,discard=<ignore|on>] [,format=<enum>] [,heads=<integer>] [,iops=<iops>] [,iops_max=<iops>] [,iops_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_rd=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_wr=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,iothread=<1|0>] [,mbps=<mbps>] [,mbps_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr_max=<mbps>] [,media=<cdrom|disk>] [,queues=<integer>] [,replicate=<1|0>] [,rerror=<ignore|report|stop>] [,scsiblock=<1|0>] [,secs=<integer>] [,serial=<serial>] [,size=<DiskSize>] [,snapshot=<1|0>] [,trans=<none|lba|auto>] [,werror=<enum>]` ::
+`--scsi[n]` `[file=]<volume> [,aio=<native|threads>] [,backup=<1|0>] [,bps=<bps>] [,bps_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_rd=<bps>] [,bps_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_wr=<bps>] [,bps_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,cache=<enum>] [,cyls=<integer>] [,detect_zeroes=<1|0>] [,discard=<ignore|on>] [,format=<enum>] [,heads=<integer>] [,iops=<iops>] [,iops_max=<iops>] [,iops_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_rd=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_wr=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,iothread=<1|0>] [,mbps=<mbps>] [,mbps_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr_max=<mbps>] [,media=<cdrom|disk>] [,queues=<integer>] [,replicate=<1|0>] [,rerror=<ignore|report|stop>] [,scsiblock=<1|0>] [,secs=<integer>] [,serial=<serial>] [,size=<DiskSize>] [,snapshot=<1|0>] [,trans=<none|lba|auto>] [,werror=<enum>]` ::
Use volume as SCSI hard disk or CD-ROM (n is 0 to 13).
-`-scsihw` `<lsi | lsi53c810 | megasas | pvscsi | virtio-scsi-pci | virtio-scsi-single>` ('default =' `lsi`)::
+`--scsihw` `<lsi | lsi53c810 | megasas | pvscsi | virtio-scsi-pci | virtio-scsi-single>` ('default =' `lsi`)::
SCSI controller model
-`-serial[n]` `(/dev/.+|socket)` ::
+`--serial[n]` `(/dev/.+|socket)` ::
Create a serial device inside the VM (n is 0 to 3)
-`-shares` `<integer> (0 - 50000)` ('default =' `1000`)::
+`--shares` `<integer> (0 - 50000)` ('default =' `1000`)::
Amount of memory shares for auto-ballooning. The larger the number is, the more memory this VM gets. Number is relative to weights of all other running VMs. Using zero disables auto-ballooning
-`-skiplock` `<boolean>` ::
+`--skiplock` `<boolean>` ::
Ignore locks - only root is allowed to use this option.
-`-smbios1` `[family=<string>] [,manufacturer=<string>] [,product=<string>] [,serial=<string>] [,sku=<string>] [,uuid=<UUID>] [,version=<string>]` ::
+`--smbios1` `[family=<string>] [,manufacturer=<string>] [,product=<string>] [,serial=<string>] [,sku=<string>] [,uuid=<UUID>] [,version=<string>]` ::
Specify SMBIOS type 1 fields.
-`-smp` `<integer> (1 - N)` ('default =' `1`)::
+`--smp` `<integer> (1 - N)` ('default =' `1`)::
The number of CPUs. Please use option -sockets instead.
-`-sockets` `<integer> (1 - N)` ('default =' `1`)::
+`--sockets` `<integer> (1 - N)` ('default =' `1`)::
The number of CPU sockets.
-`-startdate` `(now | YYYY-MM-DD | YYYY-MM-DDTHH:MM:SS)` ('default =' `now`)::
+`--startdate` `(now | YYYY-MM-DD | YYYY-MM-DDTHH:MM:SS)` ('default =' `now`)::
Set the initial date of the real time clock. Valid format for date are: 'now' or '2006-06-17T16:01:21' or '2006-06-17'.
-`-startup` `[[order=]\d+] [,up=\d+] [,down=\d+] ` ::
+`--startup` `[[order=]\d+] [,up=\d+] [,down=\d+] ` ::
Startup and shutdown behavior. Order is a non-negative number defining the general startup order. Shutdown in done with reverse ordering. Additionally you can set the 'up' or 'down' delay in seconds, which specifies a delay to wait before the next VM is started or stopped.
-`-tablet` `<boolean>` ('default =' `1`)::
+`--tablet` `<boolean>` ('default =' `1`)::
Enable/disable the USB tablet device.
-`-tdf` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
+`--tdf` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
Enable/disable time drift fix.
-`-template` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
+`--template` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
Enable/disable Template.
-`-unused[n]` `<string>` ::
+`--unused[n]` `<string>` ::
Reference to unused volumes. This is used internally, and should not be modified manually.
-`-usb[n]` `[host=]<HOSTUSBDEVICE|spice> [,usb3=<1|0>]` ::
+`--usb[n]` `[host=]<HOSTUSBDEVICE|spice> [,usb3=<1|0>]` ::
Configure an USB device (n is 0 to 4).
-`-vcpus` `<integer> (1 - N)` ('default =' `0`)::
+`--vcpus` `<integer> (1 - N)` ('default =' `0`)::
Number of hotplugged vcpus.
-`-vga` `<cirrus | qxl | qxl2 | qxl3 | qxl4 | serial0 | serial1 | serial2 | serial3 | std | vmware>` ::
+`--vga` `<cirrus | qxl | qxl2 | qxl3 | qxl4 | serial0 | serial1 | serial2 | serial3 | std | vmware>` ::
Select the VGA type.
-`-virtio[n]` `[file=]<volume> [,aio=<native|threads>] [,backup=<1|0>] [,bps=<bps>] [,bps_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_rd=<bps>] [,bps_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_wr=<bps>] [,bps_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,cache=<enum>] [,cyls=<integer>] [,detect_zeroes=<1|0>] [,discard=<ignore|on>] [,format=<enum>] [,heads=<integer>] [,iops=<iops>] [,iops_max=<iops>] [,iops_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_rd=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_wr=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,iothread=<1|0>] [,mbps=<mbps>] [,mbps_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr_max=<mbps>] [,media=<cdrom|disk>] [,replicate=<1|0>] [,rerror=<ignore|report|stop>] [,secs=<integer>] [,serial=<serial>] [,size=<DiskSize>] [,snapshot=<1|0>] [,trans=<none|lba|auto>] [,werror=<enum>]` ::
+`--virtio[n]` `[file=]<volume> [,aio=<native|threads>] [,backup=<1|0>] [,bps=<bps>] [,bps_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_rd=<bps>] [,bps_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,bps_wr=<bps>] [,bps_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,cache=<enum>] [,cyls=<integer>] [,detect_zeroes=<1|0>] [,discard=<ignore|on>] [,format=<enum>] [,heads=<integer>] [,iops=<iops>] [,iops_max=<iops>] [,iops_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_rd=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max=<iops>] [,iops_rd_max_length=<seconds>] [,iops_wr=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max=<iops>] [,iops_wr_max_length=<seconds>] [,iothread=<1|0>] [,mbps=<mbps>] [,mbps_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd=<mbps>] [,mbps_rd_max=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr=<mbps>] [,mbps_wr_max=<mbps>] [,media=<cdrom|disk>] [,replicate=<1|0>] [,rerror=<ignore|report|stop>] [,secs=<integer>] [,serial=<serial>] [,size=<DiskSize>] [,snapshot=<1|0>] [,trans=<none|lba|auto>] [,werror=<enum>]` ::
Use volume as VIRTIO hard disk (n is 0 to 15).
-`-watchdog` `[[model=]<i6300esb|ib700>] [,action=<enum>]` ::
+`--vmstatestorage` `<string>` ::
+
+Default storage for VM state volumes/files.
+
+`--watchdog` `[[model=]<i6300esb|ib700>] [,action=<enum>]` ::
Create a virtual hardware watchdog device.
The (unique) ID of the VM.
-`-forceStop` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
+`--forceStop` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
Make sure the VM stops.
-`-keepActive` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
+`--keepActive` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
Do not deactivate storage volumes.
-`-skiplock` `<boolean>` ::
+`--skiplock` `<boolean>` ::
Ignore locks - only root is allowed to use this option.
-`-timeout` `<integer> (0 - N)` ::
+`--timeout` `<integer> (0 - N)` ::
Wait maximal timeout seconds.
The name of the snapshot.
-`-description` `<string>` ::
+`--description` `<string>` ::
A textual description or comment.
-`-vmstate` `<boolean>` ::
+`--vmstate` `<boolean>` ::
Save the vmstate
The (unique) ID of the VM.
-`-machine` `(pc|pc(-i440fx)?-\d+\.\d+(\.pxe)?|q35|pc-q35-\d+\.\d+(\.pxe)?)` ::
+`--machine` `(pc|pc(-i440fx)?-\d+\.\d+(\.pxe)?|q35|pc-q35-\d+\.\d+(\.pxe)?)` ::
Specific the Qemu machine type.
-`-migratedfrom` `<string>` ::
+`--migratedfrom` `<string>` ::
The cluster node name.
-`-migration_network` `<string>` ::
+`--migration_network` `<string>` ::
CIDR of the (sub) network that is used for migration.
-`-migration_type` `<insecure | secure>` ::
+`--migration_type` `<insecure | secure>` ::
Migration traffic is encrypted using an SSH tunnel by default. On secure, completely private networks this can be disabled to increase performance.
-`-skiplock` `<boolean>` ::
+`--skiplock` `<boolean>` ::
Ignore locks - only root is allowed to use this option.
-`-stateuri` `<string>` ::
+`--stateuri` `<string>` ::
Some command save/restore state from this location.
-`-targetstorage` `<string>` ::
+`--targetstorage` `<string>` ::
Target storage for the migration. (Can be '1' to use the same storage id as on the source node.)
The (unique) ID of the VM.
-`-verbose` `<boolean>` ::
+`--verbose` `<boolean>` ::
Verbose output format
The (unique) ID of the VM.
-`-keepActive` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
+`--keepActive` `<boolean>` ('default =' `0`)::
Do not deactivate storage volumes.
-`-migratedfrom` `<string>` ::
+`--migratedfrom` `<string>` ::
The cluster node name.
-`-skiplock` `<boolean>` ::
+`--skiplock` `<boolean>` ::
Ignore locks - only root is allowed to use this option.
-`-timeout` `<integer> (0 - N)` ::
+`--timeout` `<integer> (0 - N)` ::
Wait maximal timeout seconds.
The (unique) ID of the VM.
-`-skiplock` `<boolean>` ::
+`--skiplock` `<boolean>` ::
Ignore locks - only root is allowed to use this option.
The (unique) ID of the VM.
-`-disk` `<efidisk0 | ide0 | ide1 | ide2 | ide3 | sata0 | sata1 | sata2 | sata3 | sata4 | sata5 | scsi0 | scsi1 | scsi10 | scsi11 | scsi12 | scsi13 | scsi2 | scsi3 | scsi4 | scsi5 | scsi6 | scsi7 | scsi8 | scsi9 | virtio0 | virtio1 | virtio10 | virtio11 | virtio12 | virtio13 | virtio14 | virtio15 | virtio2 | virtio3 | virtio4 | virtio5 | virtio6 | virtio7 | virtio8 | virtio9>` ::
+`--disk` `<efidisk0 | ide0 | ide1 | ide2 | ide3 | sata0 | sata1 | sata2 | sata3 | sata4 | sata5 | scsi0 | scsi1 | scsi10 | scsi11 | scsi12 | scsi13 | scsi2 | scsi3 | scsi4 | scsi5 | scsi6 | scsi7 | scsi8 | scsi9 | virtio0 | virtio1 | virtio10 | virtio11 | virtio12 | virtio13 | virtio14 | virtio15 | virtio2 | virtio3 | virtio4 | virtio5 | virtio6 | virtio7 | virtio8 | virtio9>` ::
If you want to convert only 1 disk to base image.
The (unique) ID of the VM.
-`-iface` `<serial0 | serial1 | serial2 | serial3>` ::
+`--iface` `<serial0 | serial1 | serial2 | serial3>` ::
Select the serial device. By default we simply use the first suitable device.
-*qm unlink* `<vmid> -idlist <string>` `[OPTIONS]`
+*qm unlink* `<vmid> --idlist <string>` `[OPTIONS]`
Unlink/delete disk images.
The (unique) ID of the VM.
-`-force` `<boolean>` ::
+`--force` `<boolean>` ::
Force physical removal. Without this, we simple remove the disk from the config file and create an additional configuration entry called 'unused[n]', which contains the volume ID. Unlink of unused[n] always cause physical removal.
-`-idlist` `<string>` ::
+`--idlist` `<string>` ::
A list of disk IDs you want to delete.
The (unique) ID of the VM.
-`-timeout` `<integer> (1 - N)` ::
+`--timeout` `<integer> (1 - N)` ::
Timeout in seconds. Default is to wait forever.
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