Virtual Machines
You can create Linux VMs using one of the following methods:
- Harvester UI: On the Virtual Machines screen, click Create and configure the settings on each tab.
- Kubernetes API: Create a
VirtualMachineobject. - Harvester Terraform Provider: Define a
harvester_virtualmachineresource block.
Creating Windows VMs on the Harvester UI involves slightly different steps. Harvester provides a VM template named windows-iso-image-base-template that adds a volume with the Virtio drivers for Windows, which streamlines the VM configuration process. If you require Virtio devices but choose to not use the template, you must add your own Virtio drivers for Windows to enable correct hardware detection.
Supported Guest Operating Systems
The following operating systems have been validated to run in Harvester virtual machines:
| Operating System | Harvester v1.3.0 | Harvester v1.3.1 | Harvester v1.3.2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Leap | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.5 |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | 15 SP4, 15 SP5 | 15 SP4, 15 SP5 | 15 SP6 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | N/A | N/A | 9.4 |
| Ubuntu | 22.04, 23.04 | 22.04, 23.04 | 24.04 |
| Windows | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Windows Server | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 |
The list includes only tested operating systems and is not intended to be exhaustive. Other x86 operating systems may also run in Harvester virtual machines. You are responsible for obtaining, activating, and managing licenses for any commercial software that you decide to use. Harvester cannot be held responsible for damage or loss of data that may occur through the use of untested, unpatched, and outdated operating systems.
The contents of this document may not reflect the most current situation and may change at any time without notice.