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A Paravirtual Machine (PVM) Displays a Black Screen on the Virtual Network Computing (VNC) Client Window When Booted Using a Live CD

Valid on PVM on Oracle VM Server

Symptom

On an Oracle VM Server, when I boot the Paravirtual Machine (PVM) using a Live CD, I see a black screen on the VNC client window.

Solution

To resolve this issue, log into the Live CD console from the backend.

Follow these steps:

  1. Start the VM using a Live CD.
  2. Make a note of the VM’s ID that you can access from the Oracle VM Manager.

    Oracle VM Manager

  3. Log into the Oracle VM Server on which the VM is running using the Secure Shell (ssh).
  4. Run the xm console $ID command as shown in the following diagram:

    XM Console Command

  5. (Optional) Press Enter when prompted to confirm the operation.
  6. The console of the Xen PVM booted with the Live CD opens.
  7. Configure the network.
  8. Exit the console by pressing ctrl+] or ctrl+5.

The issue is resolved.