What is Harvester?
Harvester is a powerful tool for managing virtualization and containers. It provides a comprehensive platform for deploying, managing, and scaling virtual machines and containers. With Harvester, users can easily create, manage, and restore snapshots of their virtual machines and containers, making it an ideal solution for development, testing, and production environments.
Main Features
Harvester offers a range of features that make it an attractive solution for virtualization and container management. Some of the key features include:
- Support for multiple virtualization platforms, including VMware, KVM, and Xen
- Container support for Docker, Kubernetes, and other popular container runtimes
- Snapshot and restore functionality for easy backup and recovery
- Encryption and access control for secure data storage
- Scalability and high availability for large-scale deployments
Installation Guide
System Requirements
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 disk space (more recommended for larger deployments)
- Supported operating system (e.g. Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL)
Installation Steps
Follow these steps to install Harvester:
- Download the Harvester installation package from the official website
- Extract the package to a directory on your system
- Run the installation script (e.g. `./install.sh`)
- Follow the prompts to complete the installation
Harvester Snapshot and Restore Workflow
Creating Snapshots
To create a snapshot of a virtual machine or container, follow these steps:
- Select the virtual machine or container you want to snapshot
- Click the