How to use the command `qm import disk` (with examples)

The qm import disk command is an alias of the original command qm disk import. This command is used to import a disk image into a Proxmox VM.

Use case 1: Importing a disk image into a Proxmox VM

Code:

qm import disk <vmid> <storage> <filename> [--format raw|qcow2|vmdk] [--discard 0|1] [--backingstore 0|1] [--password]

Motivation: This use case is helpful when you want to import a disk image into a Proxmox virtual machine.

Explanation:

• <vmid>: The ID of the Proxmox VM where the disk image will be imported.
• <storage>: The storage where the disk image will be stored.
• <filename>: The name of the disk image file that will be imported.
• --format: The format of the disk image. It can be raw, qcow2, or vmdk. This argument is optional, and if not specified, the format will be determined automatically.
• --discard: Enable or disable discard (TRIM) on the imported image. It can be 0 or 1. This argument is optional.
• --backingstore: Enable or disable backing store on the imported image. It can be 0 or 1. This argument is optional.
• --password: Ask for the password to encrypt the new disk image. This argument is optional.

Example output:

# qm import disk 100 local: 100-disk.qcow2

The above command imports the 100-disk.qcow2 disk image into the Proxmox VM with ID 100 and stores it in the local storage.

Use case 2: Viewing the documentation for the original command

Code:

tldr qm disk import

Motivation: This use case allows you to quickly view the documentation for the qm disk import command to familiarize yourself with its usage.

Example output:

qm import disk

Import a disk image into a VM.

Note: This command is an alias of 'qm disk import'.

The output provides a brief description of the command and mentions that it is an alias of qm disk import. This information can be useful when you want to learn more about the command and its usage.

Conclusion:

The qm import disk command provides a convenient way to import a disk image into a Proxmox virtual machine. It offers various options to specify the format, enable or disable discard and backing store, and even encrypt the new disk image with a password. Additionally, you can refer to the documentation of the original command qm disk import using the tldr command to quickly understand its usage.