29. Managing KVM using the virsh Command-Line Tool
In previous chapters we have covered the installation and configuration of KVM-based guest operating systems on Ubuntu. This chapter is dedicated to exploring some additional areas of the virsh tool that have not been covered in previous chapters, and how it may be used to manage KVM-based guest operating systems from the command-line.
29.1 The virsh Shell and Command-Line
The virsh tool is both a command-line tool and an interactive shell environment. When used in the command-line mode, the command is simply issued at the command prompt with sets of arguments appropriate to the task to be performed.
To use the options as command-line arguments, use them at a terminal command prompt as shown ...
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