Read the article to know the steps to move the LXC container to LXD. Bobcares, as a part of our Server Management Service offers solutions to every query that comes our way.

How to move the LXC container to LXD?

Converting an LXC container to an LXD container and importing it into the LXD system are required to move an LXC container to an LXD system. LXD is a container management system that gives management of Linux containers, including LXC containers, a higher-level interface.

Steps to move LXC container to LXD

Here is a general outline of the steps:

1. Firstly, we must ensure that LXD is set up on the system where we intend to migrate the container.

2. Also, create a backup of the LXC container before starting the migration process. Due to some modifications to the container setup occurring throughout the migration process, this is particularly crucial.

3. Then terminate the LXC container. The root filesystem of the container must be created as a tarball.

4. In order to replace the LXC container, we will need to construct an empty LXD container.

5. Now, stop the fresh LXD container.

6. In the root filesystem of the new LXD container, also extract the tarball we previously prepared from the LXC container.

7. Then launch the fresh LXD container.

8. Then modify any parameters that were unique to the LXC container to function in the LXD environment, such as the network configuration, storage, and any other settings.

9. Also, check the recently migrated container to make sure everything is operating as it should.

10. Lastly, we can get rid of the original LXC container if we’re sure the migration was completed.

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Conclusion

The article explains a 10-step method to move the LXC container to LXD. Please keep in mind that these are only generic instructions, and the particular system and distribution may require different commands. To prevent data loss or service interruption throughout the relocation process, it’s also crucial to perform backups and practice caution.