> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.verge.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/virtual-machines.md). # Virtual machines - [Creating Virtual Machines (VMs)](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/virtual-machines/creating-vms.md): Guide to creating virtual machines in VergeOS, including custom VMs, recipe-based deployments, imports, and cloning existing VMs. - [VergeOS Guest OS Compatibility](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/virtual-machines/guest-os-compatibility.md): Reference guide for supported guest operating systems on VergeOS, including Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD versions with recommended interfaces and minimum requirements. - [Importing VMs from a NAS Volume](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/virtual-machines/import-from-nas.md): Instructions for bulk importing virtual machines from NFS or CIFS network shares into VergeOS using the NAS volume import method. - [Importing VMs from Uploaded Media Images](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/virtual-machines/import-from-upload.md): Guide to importing virtual machines by uploading disk image and configuration files (VMX, VMDK, OVF, VHD, QCOW) to the vSAN for individual VM import. - [Importing VMs from VMware Service Backup Jobs](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/virtual-machines/import-from-vmware.md): Guide to importing VMware virtual machines into VergeOS using the VMware service backup connector with incremental backup and minimal downtime migration. - [Live Migrations](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/virtual-machines/live-migrations.md): Guide to performing live migrations of running VMs between nodes and virtual disks between storage tiers in VergeOS without service interruption. - [Virtual Machine Management (VergeHV)](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/virtual-machines/overview.md): Overview of VergeOS virtual machine management capabilities powered by the VergeHV hypervisor, covering enterprise-grade compute, storage, networking, and automation features. - [Sharing Disks Between Virtual Machines](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/virtual-machines/sharing-disks-between-vms.md): Overview of the supported methods for sharing disks and data between virtual machines in VergeOS, including Clone Disk and NAS-based file sharing, with guidance on when to use each. - [VDI Administrator Instructions](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/virtual-machines/vdi-administrator.md): Administrator guide for configuring VDI user access, assigning VM console permissions, managing VM favorites, and setting VM ownership in VergeOS. - [Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/virtual-machines/vdi-overview.md): Overview of VergeOS VDI functionality for hosting virtual desktops with individualized user dashboards for desktop access. - [VDI User Instructions](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/virtual-machines/vdi-user.md): End-user guide for accessing virtual desktops via the VDI dashboard, using the VM console, changing passwords, and managing two-factor authentication. - [Viewing Import Jobs](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/virtual-machines/view-import-jobs.md): Instructions for viewing and monitoring VM import job status, child jobs, and imported VM listings in VergeOS. - [Virtual Machine Best Practices](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/virtual-machines/vm-best-practices.md): Comprehensive best practices for VergeOS virtual machines covering RAM allocation, CPU selection, networking, storage, security, guest OS configuration, and data protection. - [Virtual Machine Drives](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/virtual-machines/vm-drives.md): Guide to adding, modifying, erasing, and removing virtual machine drives in VergeOS, including disk types, interfaces, media options, and storage tier selection. - [VM Export Volume](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/virtual-machines/vm-export-volume.md): Overview of the VergeOS NAS VM Export volume type for creating exportable VM snapshots accessible to external systems and third-party backup software. - [Virtual Machine Fields](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/virtual-machines/vm-field-descriptions.md): Complete reference for all VergeOS virtual machine configuration fields including name, RAM, CPU, boot order, machine type, console type, UEFI, and power settings. - [VM Guest Agent](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/virtual-machines/vm-guest-agent.md): Guide to enabling and installing the QEMU guest agent on VergeOS VMs for consistent snapshots, graceful shutdown, and enhanced host-guest communication. - [Manual VM Migration](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/virtual-machines/vm-manual-migration.md): Instructions for manually migrating running VMs between host nodes in VergeOS, including single VM and bulk migration procedures. - [Migrating Workloads into VergeOS](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/virtual-machines/vm-migration-overview.md): Comprehensive overview of VM migration methods for importing workloads into VergeOS from VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, and physical servers, including planning guidance and supported file formats. - [Virtual Machine Network Interfaces (NICs)](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/virtual-machines/vm-nics.md): Guide to adding, modifying, deleting, and disabling virtual network interfaces on VergeOS VMs, including interface types, MAC address management, and network assignment. - [Using the Virtual Machine Remote Console](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/virtual-machines/vm-remote-console.md): Guide to using the VergeOS VM remote console for direct keyboard and mouse interaction, including toolbar features, clipboard, power controls, and extra keys. - [Working With Virtual Machines (VMs)](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/virtual-machines/working-with-vms.md): Day-to-day VM management operations in VergeOS including console access, cloning, deleting, and power operations like restart, reset, and kill. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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