What is Harvester?
Harvester is a powerful open-source hypervisor that provides a robust platform for virtualization and containerization. It is designed to simplify the process of deploying, managing, and orchestrating virtual machines and containers. With Harvester, users can easily create, manage, and scale their virtual infrastructure, while also benefiting from features such as deduplication, compression, and encryption.
Main Features
Harvester offers a range of features that make it an attractive solution for organizations looking to virtualize their infrastructure. Some of the key features include:
- Support for multiple hypervisors, including KVM, Xen, and VMware
- Containerization support using Docker and Kubernetes
- Deduplication and compression to reduce storage requirements
- Encryption to ensure data security
- Rollback and snapshot capabilities for easy recovery
Installation Guide
Prerequisites
Before installing Harvester, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:
- 64-bit CPU with virtualization support
- Minimum 8 GB RAM (16 GB or more recommended)
- Minimum 100 GB free disk space
- Network connectivity (DHCP or static IP)
Installation Steps
Follow these steps to install Harvester:
- Download the Harvester ISO file from the official website
- Create a bootable USB drive using the ISO file
- Boot the system from the USB drive and follow the installation prompts
- Configure the network settings and disk layout
- Complete the installation and reboot the system
Harvester Snapshot and Restore Workflow
Creating Snapshots
Harvester allows you to create snapshots of your virtual machines and containers, which can be used for backup and recovery purposes. To create a snapshot:
- Log in to the Harvester web interface
- Select the virtual machine or container you want to snapshot
- Click on the