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Virtualization: Configuration
Options and Settings
The documentation in this section, describes advanced management tasks and configu-
ration options that might help technology innovators implement leading-edge virtual-
ization solutions. It is provided as a courtesy and does not imply that all documented
options and tasks are supported by Novell, Inc.
8.1 Virtual CD Readers
Virtual CD readers can be set up when a virtual machine is created or added to an ex-
isting virtual machine. A virtual CD reader can be based on a physical CD/DVD, or
based on an ISO image. Virtual CD readers work differently depending on whether
they are paravirtual or fully virtual.
8.1.1 Virtual CD Readers on Paravirtual
Machines
A paravirtual machine can have up to 100 block devices comprised of virtual CD
readers and virtual disks. On paravirtual machines, virtual CD readers present the CD
as a virtual disk with read-only access. Virtual CD readers cannot be used to write data
to a CD.
After you have finished accessing a CD on a paravirtual machine, it is recommended
that you remove the virtual CD reader from the virtual machine.
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