What is Harvester?
Harvester is an open-source hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) solution that simplifies the deployment and management of virtualization and containerized workloads. It provides a scalable and highly available platform for running virtual machines (VMs) and containers, while also offering features like snapshots, rollback, and image management.
Main Features
Harvester’s main features include:
- Hyperconverged infrastructure: Combines compute, storage, and networking into a single platform
- Virtualization and container support: Runs VMs and containers side-by-side
- Snapshots and rollback: Allows for easy snapshotting and rollback of VMs and containers
- Image management: Simplifies image creation, management, and deployment
Installation Guide
System Requirements
Before installing Harvester, ensure your system meets the following requirements:
- 64-bit CPU with virtualization support
- Minimum 8 GB RAM
- Minimum 100 GB storage
- Network interface card (NIC) with internet access
Installation Steps
Follow these steps to install Harvester:
- Download the Harvester ISO from the official website
- Boot the ISO and follow the installation prompts
- Configure the network settings and set up the admin user
- Complete the installation and reboot the system
Harvester Snapshot and Restore Workflow
Creating Snapshots
To create a snapshot in Harvester, follow these steps:
- Log in to the Harvester web interface
- Navigate to the VM or container you want to snapshot
- Click the