On the server ============== * create a default VM, attached to private network: ```shell # virt-install-debian srvXXX ``` * Wait for this screen: ![State before pressing `+5`](doc-images/reboot.png "State before pressing `+5`") * press `+5` to disconnect from the console once the bootstrapping is finished, be patient before the next step ![State on bootstrapping finished](doc-images/reboot_finished.png "State on bootstrapping finished") * confirm successful creation with the `y`-key ![State on installation completed](doc-images/completed.png "State on installation completed") Chef Bootstrapping (on your workstation) ======================================== * make sure you are connected to the VPN * switch to Chef directory * run the script supplying the server number: ```shell # sh bootstrap.sh 144 ``` Customisation of virtual machine ===================================== Feel free to customize the machine in `/etc/libvir/qemu/*.xml` files and tools. Update Config (on the server) ===================================== Optional (should not be required during daily operations) * edit variables in `/root/machine.conf` Read the source of the shell script for further details.