[nmglug] and dhcp leases for virt-manager! [was Re: local repo copies, and dinner?]

[jason schaefer]

> But I'm talking about another use for virt-managed KVM VMs: I like to
> simulate setups that are independent of the local network, and setups
Keep in mind that you can make any network you want on any virtual
machine using either bridging or virtual networks..

> that are shut off from most of the world.  (Also sometimes for quick
> "create, run release engineering/qa scripts, destroy" purposes.)
This might help
http://wiki.libvirt.org/page/Networking

>
> I then like to have a rapid procedure that stands-up these
> configurations.
I would rely on virt-manager as much as possible, its very easy and
fast. You can use it to create/destroy virtual networks too.

>
> For such a simulation the default NAT works well, and I'm trying to give
> it a transportable configuration with less volatile ip 
I would urge you to use a proper router. For example, setup a virtual
openwrt or vyos to run your virtual network gateway, dhcp, dns, routing,
etc. Then stick your hosts behind it.

> addresses and
> some repos.
The repository can be anywhere that is reachable by the guests. I would
choose the kvm host server because its local and fast.

I'm heading to w21 right now. See you there!