Virtual Machines (VMs) do not start due to virt-launcher stuck in pending state in OpenShift Virtualization

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • A Virtual Machine (VM) fails to start in Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization.
  • The virt-launcher pod associated with the VM remains in a Pending state, preventing the VM from initiating.

Environment

  • Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization
    • 4
  • Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (RHOCP)
    • 4

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