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Virtualize ECI Images with KVM

This section explains a method to virtualize ECI images core-bullseye and core-jammy with KVM. This method is helpful in developing solutions when a dedicated target system is unavailable, or it is inconvenient to develop on.

Prerequisites to Virtualize ECI Images

  • Install KVM and Virtual Machine Manager (virt-manager):

    $ sudo apt install qemu-system-x86 libvirt-daemon-system virt-manager

  • Build an ECI image (core-bullseye or core-jammy).

Install ECI Image into KVM

  1. Open Virtual Manager:

    $ sudo virt-manager

  2. Follow the menu path File > New Virtual Machine.

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  3. In Step 1 of 5, select Local install media (ISO image or CDROM) from the available options. Click Forward.

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  4. In Step 2 of 5, browse for the core-bullseye or core-jammy *wic.img image. The built images are located at: eci-release/build/ecs-<build_target>/build/tmp/deploy/images/intel-corei7-64/*.wic.img. Enter Generic default as the operating system type. Click Forward.

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  5. In Step 3 of 5, set the amount of Memory and CPUs to be allocated to the virtual machine (VM). It is recommended to allocate at least 4 GB memory. Click Forward.

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  6. In Step 4 of 5, create a new disk image for this VM. Size the disk based on the requirements of the application. Graphical applications or use of containers typically require more disk space. Click Forward.

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  7. In Step 4 of 5, provide a unique name to the VM. It is recommended to choose a name that identifies the image. Select Customize configuration before install. Click Finish.

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  8. A dialog with the VM configuration details will open. Click Overview from the navigation list, then select Q35 from the Chipset drop-down, and UEFI x86_64: /usr/share/OVMF/OVMF_CODE.fd from the Firmware drop-down.

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  9. Click IDE Disk 1 from the navigation list, then select SATA from the Disk bus drop-down. Click Apply.

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  10. Right-click IDE CDROM 1 from the navigation list, then select Remove Hardware from the context menu.

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  11. Click Add Hardware. Add a new storage device:

    • Choose the Select or create custom storage option.

    • Select the ECI image to install in the VM.

    • Select Disk device from the Device type drop-down.

    • Select SATA from the Bus type drop-down.

    • Click Finish to add the new storage device.

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  12. Click Boot Options from the navigation list. From the Boot device order list, clear SATA Disk 1 and check SATA Disk 2. Click Apply.

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  13. Click Begin Installation to boot the VM. When the GRUB menu appears, select install from the list of options.

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  14. The ECI installer will boot and should find the empty storage device. You will be prompted to enter the name of the storage device. Enter sda when prompted.

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  15. Wait for the installation to complete. The installer should output “Success: Installation successful…”. At this point, Select Force Off from the Virtual Machine > Shut Down menu.

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  16. Select Details from the View menu.

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  17. Right-click SATA Disk 2 item from the navigation list, then select Remove Hardware from the context menu.

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  18. At this point, you can boot the VM and use the ECI image.