Getting Started¶
In this guide we will walk you through the following:
- Installing KubeVirt and our Generic Ephemeral VM plugins
- Create and configure a Windows VM workload Template
- Launch and connect to a Windows VM workload template
- Setup and install Windows along with Rustdesk
- Create a golden image of our VM
If you are new to Orion, please see our getting started docs before following this guide.
Hardware Requirements¶
Minimum specifications for running Windows VMs:
| Resource | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Cores | 16 cores | 20+ cores |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage | 200 GB free | 500+ GB free |
Important: These are cluster-level minimums. Individual Windows VMs require at least 4 cores and 8 GB RAM each. Plan your capacity accordingly.
Step 1: Install the KubeVirt Plugin¶
Start by installing the KubeVirt plugin from the Terra Official Plugins repo.
Important
Install this plugin FIRST. The Generic Ephemeral VM plugin depends on KubeVirt being installed.
1. Navigate to the Terra App Store
2. Install KubeVirt
Search for the Kubevirt plugin in the Terra App Store.
Once found, select the plugin, fill out the form and click Install
Note
For clusters composed of Virtual Machines (meaning the cluster is deployed on top of VMs), nested virtualization must be enabled. Bare-metal deployments typically don't require this.
Step 2: Install the Generic Ephemeral VM Plugin¶
This plugin provides the schema/template for creating VM workloads.
Important
Install this plugin SECOND. It requires KubeVirt to be installed first.
1. Navigate to the Terra App Store
2. Install Generic Ephemeral VM
Search for the Generic Ephemeral VM plugin in the Terra App Store.
Once found, select the plugin, fill out the form and click Install
