Add disk to VM

To add a new disk to a VM, first log in to the OpenNebula UI at https://cloud.togglebox.com


Once logged in, follow the steps below to attach a new disk.

Create disk image

1. Navigate to Storage -> Images
   
2. You will see a list of all currently available images.
   
   Click + then Create.
   
   • Name -- unique name to identify the image.
   • Description -- Optional description.
   • Type -- Generic storage datablock.
   • Datastore -- Same location where the VM you are attaching the image to is located.
   • This image is persistent -- YES.
   • Image location -- You can choose to upload a pre-made image or download via URL. In this example we want an empty image and will select "Empty disk image" and specify a size.
   • Advanced Options -- Do not set any options.
3. Click Create
   
   The new Image will now show in your image list.
   

Attach disk image to VM

1. Navigate to Instances → VMs → Select the VM → Storage tab
   
2. Click Attach disk
   
   
   

   Notice: We highly recommend against Volatile disks as snapshots cannot be made and they cannot be cloned.

3. Select the image you created and click "Attach"
   
4. The new disk will be hotplugged into your VM. No reboot is required.
5. Login to your VM and partition/format the new disk.