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    Install to KVM VPS does not see hard disk - requires VirtIO

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      parisi last edited by

      I am trying to install pfSense on a KVM VPS. The VPS requires VirtIO drivers for block devices (virtual harddisks) but I don't have them in the pfSense ISO. The pfSense notes say:

      "Just run the default installation with a virtual harddisk in IDE mode and change the /boot/loader.conf.local and /etc/fstab files afterwards."

      My VPS host does not seem to understand or allow me to do the installation in IDE mode.

      How can I modify the ISO to have the VirtIO drivers for block devices enabled?

      This is not my strong suit so please be gentle.

      Thanks,
      Paul.

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        jimp Rebel Alliance Developer Netgate last edited by

        Let the installer boot all the way to the menu, press 8 for the shell, and run:

        kldload virtio_blk

        Or before it even boots, go to a loader prompt and type:
        load virtio_blk

        Be sure to add the right lines to ensure it's loaded at each boot:
        https://doc.pfsense.org/index.php/VirtIO_Driver_Support

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          parisi last edited by

          Oh - thank you so much jimp!!!

          So a follow on question - I am not savvy in this as you can tell.

          If I go to 7. Escape to loader prompt and load that. I can load the virt_blk. But, how do I continue to install? Or how do I redisplay the menu.

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            jimp Rebel Alliance Developer Netgate last edited by

            type "boot" and it will continue from the loader prompt.

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              parisi last edited by

              Ok - I tried that and it still did not see the disk…

              Here is a screen recording of what I did.

              http://www.screencast.com/t/F6Wt2TWhTd

              I am sure I am doing something wrong.

              Thanks for your help!

              Paul.

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                parisi last edited by

                Any thoughts on how I might be able to make this install. I did what was mentioned but the install routine does not see the disk controller.

                Help!

                Paul.

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