loc_az_hci/docs/temporary/COMPLETE_DISK_ADD.md

Complete Hard Disk Configuration

In the "Add: Hard Disk" Dialog

Step 1: Select Storage

• Storage dropdown: Select "local"
• This should populate the storage options

Step 2: Import from Cloud Image

After selecting storage, you should see an option to:

• "Import from" or "Use existing disk" or "Import disk"
• Select: ubuntu-24.04-server-cloudimg-amd64.img

If you don't see the import option:

• The image might be in a different location
• Check: Storage → local → Content tab
• Look for ubuntu-24.04-server-cloudimg-amd64.img
• It should be in the "ISO images" or "Disk images" section

Step 3: Disk Size

• Disk size (GiB): Set to 20 (minimum for template)
• This is the minimum size; VMs cloned from template can be resized

Step 4: Other Settings

• Bus/Device: SCSI 0 (default is fine)
• Cache: Default (No cache) - OK
• IO thread: Checked - Good (leave it)
• Discard: Unchecked - OK

Step 5: Click Add

• Click the blue "Add" button
• The disk will be added from the cloud image

After Adding Disk

1. Remove the CD-ROM (ide2) if it's still there:

   • Hardware tab → CD/DVD Drive → Remove

2. Configure Cloud-Init:

   • Options tab → Cloud-Init
   • User: ubuntu
   • SSH Public Keys: (paste your key)

3. Convert to Template:

   • Right-click VM 9000 → Convert to Template

Troubleshooting

If "Import from" option doesn't appear:

• The image file might be in the wrong storage location
• Try: Storage → local → Upload (if not already uploaded)
• Or check if image is in: /var/lib/vz/template/iso/

If storage dropdown is empty:

• Check Proxmox storage configuration
• Ensure "local" storage is available
• Try refreshing the page