2.3.6.4. Virtualization Host Groups

When the vdsm and qemu-kvm-rhev packages are installed a number of user groups are created. These are the groups that are created on the virtualization host as a result of vdsm and qemu-kvm-rhev package installation. The default group identifier (GID) for each entry is also listed:
  • The kvm group (GID 36). Group members include:
    • The qemu user.
    • The sanlock user.
  • The qemu group (GID 107). Group members include:
    • The vdsm user.
    • The sanlock user.

Important

The user identifiers (UIDs) and group identifiers (GIDs) allocated may vary between systems. The vdsm user however is fixed to a UID of 36 and the kvm group is fixed to a GID of 36.
If UID 36 or GID 36 is already used by another account on the system then a conflict will arise during installation of the vdsm and qemu-kvm-rhev packages.
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