Win98_inabox

Win98_inabox

Docker app from SpaceInvaderOne's Repository

Overview

This container will install a fully updated Windows 98SE virtual machine (VM) into the VMs tab of your server. The container variables that you select will apply to the VM, and for most users, the default settings are sufficient and do not require modification. However, if you need to change the locations within the container, here is a brief explanation of what each location does.

The "VM Share on Server" setting should be configured to reflect the location of your VM share. By default, the VM share on Unraid is located at /mnt/user/domains.

The "Name to call VM" setting is straightforward. It allows you to choose a custom name for your vm. The default name is "Windows 98" but you have the option to change it to any desired name.

Windows 98 type WIN98-KernelEX This allows Win98 to run some Win2000 and XP software WIN98-Normal Normal vanilla install

After configuring the container variables as described above, the container will take care of the rest. It will create an XML file for the Win 98 virtual machine based on your selections and install the VM directly onto the server. Once the container has been run, you can go to the VMs tab and locate the installed VM.

It is important to note that the container does not need to be kept running after installation. It is simply a tool for installation purposes and does not have a web user interface (UI). To monitor the container's progress, you can view the container log.
** This container cant translate the location of an unassigned disk across to the vm template. So all locations choosen must be on the array or pool device.

Runtime arguments

Network
bridge
Shell
bash
Privileged
true

Template configuration

VM Share on ServerPathrw

This should be the share in which you store your VM images. Default is /mnt/user/domains

Target
/vm_location
Default
/mnt/user/domains/
Value
/mnt/user/domains/
Name to call VMVariable

Your VM will be created with this name. Default is RetroNAS

Target
vm_name
Default
RetroNAS
Value
Windows 98
Windows 98 typeVariable

WIN98-KernelEX - Installs Windows 98 with Kernel Extensions and updates ......... WIN98-Normal - Installs Windows 98 Vanilla with updates

Target
TYPE
Default
WIN98-KernelEX|WIN98-Normal
Value
WIN98-KernelEX
What to do if VM existsVariable

Fix-xml -- fixes custom xml for vm ....... Backup-then-install -- Backs up vdisks and makes new vm

Target
RUNTYPE
Default
Fix-xml|Backup-then-Install
Value
Fix-xml
Start VM after creationVariable

Yes -- Starts the Windows98 VM after creation ....... No -- VM does not autostart

Target
START_VM
Default
Yes|No
Value
Yes
access libvirt daemonPathrw

to access the libvirt daemon running on the host

Target
/var/run/libvirt
Default
/var/run/libvirt
Value
/var/run/libvirt
tempPathrw

only used for xml so vm can be defined

Target
/tmp
Default
/tmp
Value
/tmp
Location on Unraid which stores vm iconsPathrw

dont change

Target
/unraid_vm_icons
Default
/usr/local/emhttp/plugins/dynamix.vm.manager/templates/images/
Value
/usr/local/emhttp/plugins/dynamix.vm.manager/templates/images/

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Repository
spaceinvaderone/win98_inabox:latest
Last Updated2023-03-09
First Seen2023-03-08

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