Images

These how-to guides cover common operations related to LXD images.

Work with existing images

Images are used to create instances. Pre-configured images can be downloaded from remote servers and managed locally, including configuring profiles to use specific images.

• Use remote images
• Manage images
• Associate profiles

Import and create images

Images can be copied or imported from other servers or files. They can also be created from scratch, or from existing instances or snapshots.

• Copy and import images
• Create images

Related topics

Explanation:

• Local and remote images

Reference:

• Image format

• Remote image servers