loc_az_hci/docs/temporary/ADD_DISK_FROM_IMAGE.md

Add Disk from Cloud Image - Step by Step

Current Status

✅ Image is visible in: Storage → local → ISO Images ✅ Image name: ubuntu-24.04-server-cloudimg-amd64.img

Steps to Add Disk

Option 1: Direct Import (Recommended)

1. Go to VM 9000 → Hardware tab

2. Click "Add" → "Hard Disk"

3. In the "Add: Hard Disk" dialog:

   • Storage: Select local
   • Look for one of these options:
     • "Import from" dropdown
     • "Use existing disk"
     • File browser icon (folder icon)
   • Select: ubuntu-24.04-server-cloudimg-amd64.img
   • Disk size: 20 GiB
   • Click "Add"

Option 2: If Import Option Not Available

If you don't see an import option in the Hard Disk dialog:

1. Go to Storage → local → Import tab

   • This might allow importing the image as a disk format

2. Or use the file path directly:

   • The image is at: /var/lib/vz/template/iso/ubuntu-24.04-server-cloudimg-amd64.img
   • Some Proxmox versions allow entering this path directly

Option 3: Manual Disk Creation

If the above don't work:

1. Create a new disk:

   • Storage: local
   • Size: 20 GiB
   • Format: qcow2

2. Then copy the image to the disk:

   • This requires command-line access to Proxmox host
   • Or use the Import feature in Storage

After Disk is Added

1. Remove CD-ROM (ide2) if it still exists
2. Verify disk is scsi0 (not ide2)
3. Configure Cloud-Init:
   • Options → Cloud-Init
   • User: ubuntu
   • SSH Public Keys: (paste your key)
4. Convert to Template:
   • Right-click VM 9000 → Convert to Template

Quick Check

After adding the disk, verify in Hardware tab:

• ✅ scsi0: Should show the cloud image (20GB)
• ❌ ide2: Should be removed (no CD-ROM)