Flatcar Linux¶
Base Image¶
Base images can be downloaded from the Flatcar Release channels.
This guide uses the stable release.
AppArmor¶
If Sherpa was installed manually, ensure that the AppArmor policy was updated as part of the host system install process.
Import Image¶
sherpa server image import \
--src flatcar_production_qemu_image.img \
--model flatcar_linux \
--version 20251215 \
--default
Default Node Parameters¶
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tested Version | 20251215 |
| Kind | Virtual Machine |
| CPU | 1 |
| RAM | 2GB |
| CDROM Driver | SATA |
| DISK | virtioa.qcow2 |
| DISK Driver | virtio |
| ZTP Method | Ignition |
| Management Interface | eth0 |
| Interface Driver | virtio |
Example Manifest¶
name = "flatcar-linux"
nodes = [
{ name = "dev01", model = "flatcar_linux" },
]
Notes¶
- Approximate time for the system to be ready:
1 minute - The default ZTP config disables automatic updates