We recommend using Virtual Machine Manager to deploy the LoadMaster. The steps below were documented using Virtual Machine Manager:

  1. Click the Create a new virtual machine button.
  2. Enter a Name for the Virtual Machine.
    Note: The name cannot contain any spaces.
  3. Select Import existing disk image.
  4. Click Forward.
  5. Click Browse.
  6. Browse to and select the disk file.
  7. Select Linux as the OS type.
  8. In the Version drop-down list, scroll to the bottom and click Show all OS options.
  9. Click the Version drop-down list again. Scroll to the bottom and select Generic 2.6.25 or later with virtio.
  10. Click Forward.
  11. Enter a minimum of 2048 MB in the Memory text box.
  12. Enter a minimum of 2 in the CPUs text box.
  13. Click Forward.
  14. Tick the Customize configuration before install check box.
  15. Expand the Advanced options section.
  16. Make any amendments to this section, as needed.
  17. Click Finish.
  18. Click the Disk option on the left.
  19. Expand the Advanced Options section.
  20. Select IDE as the Disk bus.
  21. Click the NIC option on the left.
  22. Click Yes to apply the changes.
  23. Select virtio as the Device model.
  24. Change any other settings as needed.
  25. Click Apply.
  26. Click Begin Installation.