qemu-img info windows81.qcow2 To increase the disk size to 80GB:
qemu-img convert -f vmdk -O qcow2 Windows8.1.vmdk windows81.qcow2 From a RAW image:
sudo dnf groupinstall "Virtualization Host" sudo dnf install qemu-kvm libvirt virt-install virt-manager After installation, start the libvirt service and add your user:
qemu-img convert -f vdi -O qcow2 Windows8.1.vdi windows81.qcow2 From a VMDK (VMware):
If you are a virtualization enthusiast, a DevOps engineer, or a Linux user needing a Windows 8.1 virtual machine (VM), you have likely encountered the need for a QCOW2 image. QCOW2 (QEMU Copy-On-Write version 2) is the native disk format for QEMU and is widely used by KVM, Proxmox VE, and oVirt.
wget https://fedorapeople.org/groups/virt/virtio-win/direct-downloads/stable-virtio/virtio-win.iso Use virt-install for a headless or scriptable installation:
Unlike ISO installations, deploying from a pre-configured windows 8.1 qcow2 image saves you from the tedious 30-minute setup process. However, finding a proper guide that bridges the gap between a raw ISO and a functional QCOW2 image is rare.
