How-to guides

These how-to guides cover key operations and processes in LXD.

Get started

To get started with LXD, install and initialize it. Then do some basic configuration of the server and the command-line client.

• Getting started
• LXD server and client

Work with LXD

After the initial setup, you can start working with LXD by creating instances. You’ll also need to set up and configure other entities.

• Instances
• Images
• Projects
• Storage
• Networking
• Troubleshooting

Get ready for production

Once you are ready for production, consider setting up a LXD cluster to support the required load. You should also monitor your server or servers and configure them for the expected load.

• Clustering
• Production setup