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Windows virtual servers created on CentOS 7 KVM node boot in recovery mode only

Updated January 21, 2022 11:05

Applicable to:

SolusVM

Symptoms

Windows virtual servers created on CentOS 7 KVM node boot in recovery mode only
Otherwise, it shows that there is no bootable device for the virtual server. Both errors can be observed via VNC connection

Cause

Boot partition is broken during execution of virt-resize tool.

Resolution

Starting from SolusVM version 1.21.02 the option No sparse copying has been added that fixed a behavior with broken boot partition.

How to use it:

Update SolusVM up to 1.21.02 version
Browse to Dashboard > Media > List Templates page and select KVM tab
Click on pencil square against corresponding Windows template to open settings page
Tick No sparse copying checkbox and save changes
Provision the Windows KVM VPS again

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