vmakedk 0.2.1

Tools for creating virtual machine images

vmakedk provides command-line tools for creating VMDK images backed by sparse files based on a user supplied layout described with JSON.

In most cases, it runs as root and performs the following:

• Create sparse files to provide the backing store for each VMDK

• Generate VMDK descriptior files for all disks

• Create filesystems (mkfs) with labels for each disk

• Attach free loopback devices (/dev/loopN) to each disk image

• Mount all devices in a sandbox/chroot environment

It can also output an appropriate /etc/fstab for the same layout.