diff --git a/doc.md b/doc.md index 17c78df4..c99b9e21 100644 --- a/doc.md +++ b/doc.md @@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ Managing Operating Systems within Qubes * [Upgrading the Fedora 20 Template](/doc/fedora-template-upgrade-20/) * [Upgrading the Fedora 18 Template](/doc/fedora-template-upgrade-18/) * [Tips for Using Linux in an HVM](/doc/linux-hvm-tips/) - * [Creating NetBSD VM](https://groups.google.com/group/qubes-devel/msg/4015c8900a813985) + * [Creating a NetBSD VM](/doc/netbsd/) Security Guides diff --git a/managing-os/netbsd.md b/managing-os/netbsd.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..29754fb7 --- /dev/null +++ b/managing-os/netbsd.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +--- +layout: doc +title: How to Create a NetBSD VM +permalink: /doc/netbsd/ +--- + +How to Create a NetBSD VM +========================= + +1. Create a StandaloneVM with the default template. +2. Replace `vmlinuz` with the `netbsd-INSTALL_XEN3_DOMU` kernel. +3. During setup, chose to install on the `xbd1` hard disk. +4. Attach the CD to the VM. +5. Configure the networking. +6. Optionally enable SSHD during the post-install configuration. +7. Replace the kernel with `netbsd-XEN3_DOMU`. +8. The VM may fail to boot automatically, in which case you must explicitly + specify `xbd1a` as the root device when prompted. + +For further discussion, please see this [thread] and this [guide]. + +[thread]: https://groups.google.com/group/qubes-devel/msg/4015c8900a813985 +[guide]: http://wiki.xen.org/wiki/How_to_install_a_NetBSD_PV_domU_on_a_Debian_Squeeze_host_%28Xen_4.0.1%29