It seems like you're having trouble booting a virtual machine image in EVE-NG that you can successfully boot using native qemu-system and virt-install commands. Troubleshooting EVE-NG issues can be a bit complex, but here are some steps you can try to diagnose and resolve the problem:
Check EVE-NG Logs: Look for EVE-NG logs that might provide more information about the issue. You can usually find these logs in /opt/unetlab/logs or a similar directory. Look for error messages or warnings that might indicate what's going wrong.
Check Image Paths: Make sure that the image paths you've specified in EVE-NG match the actual locations of your hda.qcow2 and hdb.qcow2 files. EVE-NG requires the correct file paths to locate and run the images.
Permissions: Ensure that the files hda.qcow2 and hdb.qcow2 have the appropriate permissions for EVE-NG to access them. You can use the ls -l command to check the file permissions.
Custom Options: Experiment with the "QEMU custom options" in the EVE-NG node settings. Sometimes, specific QEMU options are needed to boot an image correctly. Try adding options similar to what you use in the native qemu-system command.
Image Format: Confirm that the hda.qcow2 and hdb.qcow2 images are in a format that EVE-NG supports. QEMU images come in various formats, and EVE-NG may require a specific format.
EVE-NG Community: Check the EVE-NG community forums or mailing lists. Other users may have encountered similar issues and could provide specific advice or solutions.
EVE-NG Documentation: Review the EVE-NG documentation for any specific
only up requirements or configurations needed to run custom QEMU images. The documentation might offer insights into what could be causing the problem.
Network Configuration: Ensure that your VM's network configuration within EVE-NG matches what's expected by your virtual machine image. Network settings can sometimes cause booting issues.
EVE-NG Version: Ensure that you are using a compatible version of EVE-NG. Sometimes, updating or downgrading EVE-NG can resolve compatibility issues.
Logs from the Virtual Machine: Check if there are any logs or error messages generated by the virtual machine itself during boot. This might provide clues about what's going wrong within the VM.
Test Other Images: If possible, try booting other QEMU images within EVE-NG to see if the issue is specific to this image or a broader problem.