Re: [Bug 452323] Re: kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm')
Quoting Rishi Singhal (452...@bugs.launchpad.net):
Hi,
I am confused whether my CPU supports KVM or not? Can anyone please help
Ubuntu 11.04
# kvm-ok
INFO: Your CPU does not support KVM extensions
INFO: /dev/kvm does not exist
HINT: sudo modprobe kvm
Try this command ('sudo modprobe kvm') and then run kvm-ok
again.
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Re: [Bug 452323] Re: kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm')
This is a bug in the kvm-ok utility. I'll try to get it fixed. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to qemu-kvm in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/452323 Title: kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm') To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/eucalyptus/+bug/452323/+subscriptions -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 452323] Re: kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm')
Hi, I am confused whether my CPU supports KVM or not? Can anyone please help Ubuntu 11.04 # kvm-ok INFO: Your CPU does not support KVM extensions INFO: /dev/kvm does not exist HINT: sudo modprobe kvm_ INFO: Your CPU supports KVM extensions FAIL: Unknown virtualization extension: KVM acceleration can NOT be used # cat /proc/cpuinfo processor : 0 vendor_id : GenuineIntel cpu family : 15 model : 2 model name : Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 2.80GHz stepping: 9 cpu MHz : 2798.828 cache size : 512 KB physical id : 0 siblings: 2 core id : 0 cpu cores : 1 apicid : 0 initial apicid : 0 fdiv_bug: no hlt_bug : no f00f_bug: no coma_bug: no fpu : yes fpu_exception : yes cpuid level : 2 wp : yes flags : fpu vme de pse tsc msr pae mce cx8 apic mtrr pge mca cmov pat pse36 clflush dts acpi mmx fxsr sse sse2 ss ht tm pbe pebs bts cid xtpr bogomips: 5597.65 clflush size: 64 cache_alignment : 128 address sizes : 36 bits physical, 32 bits virtual power management: processor : 1 vendor_id : GenuineIntel cpu family : 15 model : 2 model name : Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 2.80GHz stepping: 9 cpu MHz : 2798.828 cache size : 512 KB physical id : 3 siblings: 2 core id : 0 cpu cores : 1 apicid : 6 initial apicid : 6 fdiv_bug: no hlt_bug : no f00f_bug: no coma_bug: no fpu : yes fpu_exception : yes cpuid level : 2 wp : yes flags : fpu vme de pse tsc msr pae mce cx8 apic mtrr pge mca cmov pat pse36 clflush dts acpi mmx fxsr sse sse2 ss ht tm pbe pebs bts cid xtpr bogomips: 5598.76 clflush size: 64 cache_alignment : 128 address sizes : 36 bits physical, 32 bits virtual power management: processor : 2 vendor_id : GenuineIntel cpu family : 15 model : 2 model name : Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 2.80GHz stepping: 9 cpu MHz : 2798.828 cache size : 512 KB physical id : 0 siblings: 2 core id : 0 cpu cores : 1 apicid : 1 initial apicid : 1 fdiv_bug: no hlt_bug : no f00f_bug: no coma_bug: no fpu : yes fpu_exception : yes cpuid level : 2 wp : yes flags : fpu vme de pse tsc msr pae mce cx8 apic mtrr pge mca cmov pat pse36 clflush dts acpi mmx fxsr sse sse2 ss ht tm pbe pebs bts cid xtpr bogomips: 5598.76 clflush size: 64 cache_alignment : 128 address sizes : 36 bits physical, 32 bits virtual power management: processor : 3 vendor_id : GenuineIntel cpu family : 15 model : 2 model name : Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 2.80GHz stepping: 9 cpu MHz : 2798.828 cache size : 512 KB physical id : 3 siblings: 2 core id : 0 cpu cores : 1 apicid : 7 initial apicid : 7 fdiv_bug: no hlt_bug : no f00f_bug: no coma_bug: no fpu : yes fpu_exception : yes cpuid level : 2 wp : yes flags : fpu vme de pse tsc msr pae mce cx8 apic mtrr pge mca cmov pat pse36 clflush dts acpi mmx fxsr sse sse2 ss ht tm pbe pebs bts cid xtpr bogomips: 5598.77 clflush size: 64 cache_alignment : 128 address sizes : 36 bits physical, 32 bits virtual power management: Regards, Rishi -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to qemu-kvm in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/452323 Title: kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm') To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/eucalyptus/+bug/452323/+subscriptions -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 452323] Re: kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm')
Xen is not an option. If KVM is disabled in BIOS, you will be told this by the MOTD the first time you log in. -- kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm') https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/452323 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to qemu-kvm in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 452323] Re: kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm')
I am having the same issue, and after several hours of research spread across several days, I've come to this bug. I agree with mohanv in that it should not have let me setup the node if it won't work with UEC. If kvm requires hardware supported virtual machines hvm, (as indicated here: http://open.eucalyptus.com/forum/problem-node-registration), then I would like to request that the node installation process either: A) Prevents you from installing and gives you an explanation (you hardware is not compatible: hvm required for kvm) OR B) The node installation asks if you would like to use xen. -- kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm') https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/452323 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to qemu-kvm in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 452323] Re: kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm')
Attached the screenshot. ** Attachment added: Screenshot of the install process that warns that there is no hardware acceleration but proceeds witht he installation http://launchpadlibrarian.net/43322721/Eucalyptusnc-install.png -- kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm') https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/452323 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to qemu-kvm in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 452323] Re: kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm')
I am having the same i ssue when i try to run on a virtualized node. -- [EUCAERROR ] libvirt: internal error no supported architecture for os type 'hvm' (code=1) [EUCAFATAL ] hypervisor failed to start domain [EUCAERROR ] libvirt: Domain not found: no domain with matching name 'i-3ACA0721' (code=42) [EUCAINFO ] vrun(): [rm -rf /var/lib/eucalyptus/instances/admin/i-3ACA0721/] [EUCAINFO ] stopping the network (vlan=10) -- Now my question is when i installed the UEC Node, it said that hardware acceleration will not be available. It didnt mention that my attempts in running the VM in the node will be futile.. Or is there a way to bypass this? if its not possible, it shouldnt have allowed me to install it in the first place. -- kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm') https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/452323 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to qemu-kvm in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 452323] Re: kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm')
This bug was fixed in the package qemu-kvm - 0.11.0-0ubuntu6.3 --- qemu-kvm (0.11.0-0ubuntu6.3) karmic-security; urgency=low * SECURITY UPDATE: linux = 2.6.25 guests (e.g. hardy) with virtio networking are subject to DoS by qemu-kvm application crash; the crash can be remotely triggered by a malicious user flooding any open network port (LP: #458521) - debian/patches/12_whitelist_host_virtio_networking_features.patch: fix accounting of virtio networking features available to make available to the guests - CVE-2009- * debian/kvm-ok: check for other common reasons why KVM might not be usable, LP: #452323 * debian/control: build-depend on libcurl devel, to allow booting from ISOs over http, LP: #453441 -- Dustin Kirkland kirkl...@ubuntu.com Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:36:18 -0500 ** Changed in: qemu-kvm (Ubuntu Karmic) Status: Fix Committed = Fix Released -- kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm') https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/452323 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to qemu-kvm in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 452323] Re: kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm')
** Branch linked: lp:ubuntu/karmic-proposed/qemu-kvm -- kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm') https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/452323 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to qemu-kvm in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 452323] Re: kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm')
This bug was fixed in the package qemu-kvm - 0.11.0-0ubuntu6.3 --- qemu-kvm (0.11.0-0ubuntu6.3) karmic-security; urgency=low * SECURITY UPDATE: linux = 2.6.25 guests (e.g. hardy) with virtio networking are subject to DoS by qemu-kvm application crash; the crash can be remotely triggered by a malicious user flooding any open network port (LP: #458521) - debian/patches/12_whitelist_host_virtio_networking_features.patch: fix accounting of virtio networking features available to make available to the guests - CVE-2009- * debian/kvm-ok: check for other common reasons why KVM might not be usable, LP: #452323 * debian/control: build-depend on libcurl devel, to allow booting from ISOs over http, LP: #453441 -- Dustin Kirkland kirkl...@ubuntu.com Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:36:18 -0500 ** Changed in: qemu-kvm (Ubuntu Karmic) Status: Fix Committed = Fix Released -- kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm') https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/452323 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to qemu-kvm in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 452323] Re: kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm')
Copied karmic-proposed to lucid. ** Changed in: qemu-kvm (Ubuntu) Status: In Progress = Fix Released ** Changed in: qemu-kvm (Ubuntu Karmic) Status: Fix Released = Fix Committed -- kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm') https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/452323 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to qemu-kvm in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 452323] Re: kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm')
Dustin, fine for me to update again. Please upload with a new changelog and use -vversion in karmic final so that the source.changes covers both versions in -proposed (this will make SRU bug tracking much easier). Thanks! -- kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm') https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/452323 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to qemu-kvm in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
Re: [Bug 452323] Re: kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm')
Thanks, Martin. -- kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm') https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/452323 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to qemu-kvm in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
Re: [Bug 452323] Re: kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm')
Joe, Can you test 0.11.0-0ubuntu6.3 now in karmic-proposed? :-Dustin -- kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm') https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/452323 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to qemu-kvm in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 452323] Re: kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm')
FWIW, I tested the new /usr/bin/kvm-ok and it seems to work well. Hopefully Joe can run his little barrage of tests and confirm the new behavior as provided in the updated package. :-Dustin -- kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm') https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/452323 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to qemu-kvm in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 452323] Re: kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm')
I re-ran all of the tests using the latest in karmic-proposed. All tests passed: $ dpkg -l | grep qemu ii qemu-kvm 0.11.0-0ubuntu6.3 Full virtualization on i386 and amd64 hardwa Test 1: VT Enabled in BIOS(On a machine that supports VT): $ kvm-ok INFO: Your CPU supports KVM extensions INFO: /dev/kvm exists KVM acceleration can be used Test 2a: (run this on a system that does not support VT) j...@jts-ubuntu:/etc/apt$ kvm-ok INFO: Your CPU does not support KVM extensions KVM acceleration can NOT be used Test 2b: (sudo modprobe -r kvm, and then re-run kvm-ok and see that /dev/kvm is gone) $ kvm-ok INFO: Your CPU supports KVM extensions INFO: /dev/kvm does not exist HINT: sudo modprobe kvm KVM acceleration can NOT be used Test 2c: (reboot into BIOS, disable VT, and re-run kvm-ok) $ kvm-ok INFO: Your CPU supports KVM extensions INFO: KVM is disabled by your BIOS HINT: Enter your BIOS setup and enable Virtualization Technology (VT) KVM acceleration can NOT be used Thanks, Joe -- kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm') https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/452323 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to qemu-kvm in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 452323] Re: kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm')
Accepted qemu-kvm into karmic-proposed, the package will build now and be available in a few hours. Please test and give feedback here. See https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Testing/EnableProposed for documentation how to enable and use -proposed. Thank you in advance! ** Tags added: verification-needed -- kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm') https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/452323 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to qemu-kvm in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 452323] Re: kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm')
I can give this a test today. I will post feedback shortly. -- kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm') https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/452323 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to qemu-kvm in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 452323] Re: kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm')
Here are the results from my testing: Test 1: VT Enabled in BIOS(On a machine that supports VT): $ kvm-ok INFO: Your CPU supports KVM extensions INFO: /dev/kvm exists KVM acceleration can be used Test 2a: (run this on a system that does not support VT) j...@jts-ubuntu:/etc/apt$ kvm-ok INFO: Your CPU does not support KVM extensions INFO: /dev/kvm does not exist HINT: sudo modprobe kvm KVM acceleration can NOT be used Test 2b: (sudo modprobe -r kvm, and then re-run kvm-ok and see that /dev/kvm is gone) Note: I had to remove the kvm_intel module on my system before I could remove kvm. $ kvm-ok INFO: Your CPU supports KVM extensions INFO: /dev/kvm does not exist HINT: sudo modprobe kvm KVM acceleration can NOT be used Test 2c: (reboot into BIOS, disable VT, and re-run kvm-ok) $ kvm-ok INFO: Your CPU supports KVM extensions INFO: /dev/kvm does not exist HINT: sudo modprobe kvm INFO: KVM is disable by your BIOS HINT: Enter your BIOS setup and enable Virtualization Technology (VT) KVM acceleration can NOT be used All of the tests worked as expected. Only two minor things that could be changed: 1. The text when VT Extensions are disabled in the bios could be updated to say KVM is disabled instead of KVM is disable. 2. Maybe not print the text HINT: sudo modprobe kvm in the cases in the cases when it would not work anyway, such as in test 2a and 2c. -- kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm') https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/452323 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to qemu-kvm in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
Re: [Bug 452323] Re: kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm')
Great testing, Joe! Martin, I agree with Joe's two cosmetic suggestions. Shall I fix those, and re-upload to -proposed? Attaching a debdiff that addresses these two concerns. Joe, prior to getting this into proposed, could you re-test with: * http://rookery.canonical.com/~kirkland/kvm-ok :-Dustin ** Attachment added: out http://launchpadlibrarian.net/34703999/out -- kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm') https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/452323 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to qemu-kvm in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 452323] Re: kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm')
Dustin, thanks a lot for that fix! This will save tons of grieves to lots of people down the road. I know *I* lost a couple of hours before figuring out that VT extensions where disabled in the BIOS ... :D -- kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm') https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/452323 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to qemu-kvm in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 452323] Re: kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm')
** Summary changed: - kvm disable in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm') + kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm') -- kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm') https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/452323 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to qemu-kvm in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 452323] Re: kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm')
** Description changed: I'm having an issue starting an instance. I see errors stating disk not found and no domain with matching name found. I'm also seeing an error saying no supported architecture for os type 'hvm': Snippet from nc.log: [Wed Oct 14 14:57:00 2009][001691][EUCAINFO ] currently running/booting: i-39A80763 [Wed Oct 14 14:57:00 2009][001691][EUCAERROR ] libvirt: internal error no supported architecture for os type 'hvm' (code=1) [Wed Oct 14 14:57:00 2009][001691][EUCAFATAL ] hypervisor failed to start domain [Wed Oct 14 14:57:00 2009][001691][EUCAERROR ] libvirt: Domain not found: no domain with matching name 'i-39A80763' (code=42) [Wed Oct 14 14:57:00 2009][001691][EUCAINFO ] vrun(): [rm -rf /var/lib/eucalyptus/instances/admin/i-39A80763/] [Wed Oct 14 14:57:01 2009][001691][EUCAINFO ] stopping the network (vlan=10) I have complete log files if needed. The host os is Karmic i386 and I'm trying to start an i386 instance. There might be a bug trying to run EMIs registered as i386 under karmic/libvirt. As a test, I disabled apparmor, but the problem did not go away. + + === + SRU Justification + + Users trying KVM for the first time often fail to realize that VT is not + enabled in their BIOS. We created a kvm-ok script some time ago to help + detect if the user's CPU has either the svm or the vmx flag. This has + tremendously helped us support KVM, giving users a tool to detect the + ability to use KVM. For no good reason, many new laptops shipping with + VT extensions in the CPU actually disable this in BIOS by default. + Usually, a message is emitted in dmesg. We can very easily detect that + message as part of the kvm-ok script. We can and should also check that + /dev/kvm exists, ensuring that the kvm kernel module is loaded. + + This is a very low risk fix, that provides a a large, positive impact + for new KVM users. + + TEST CASE: + Assuming you have a system that really does support KVM... + 1) Run kvm-ok. You should see that: + a) your cpu supports VT + b) your /dev/kvm device exists + c) no warning message in bios + d) that you can use KVM + 2) Now manually cripple your ability to use KVM by doing each of the following, one at a time: + a) run this on a system that does not support VT (such as a virtual machine) + b) sudo modprobe -r kvm, and then re-run kvm-ok and see that /dev/kvm is gone + c) reboot into BIOS, disable VT, and re-run kvm-ok + + === -- kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm') https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/452323 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to qemu-kvm in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 452323] Re: kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm')
Attaching patch for SRU review. This will be uploaded with two other fixes, once approved. :-Dustin ** Attachment added: 452323.patch http://launchpadlibrarian.net/34608998/452323.patch -- kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm') https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/452323 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to qemu-kvm in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 452323] Re: kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm')
** Changed in: qemu-kvm (Ubuntu Karmic) Status: In Progress = Fix Committed -- kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm') https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/452323 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to qemu-kvm in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 452323] Re: kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm')
** Changed in: qemu-kvm (Ubuntu) Milestone: karmic-updates = None -- kvm disabled in bios (was: Unable to start EUC instances - no supported architecture for os type 'hvm') https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/452323 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to qemu-kvm in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
