Libvirt daemon inside Docker container with some tweaks.

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Virtualization Docker Containerization

AI Summary: The task is to resolve an issue where the `dmidecode` command, used within a Dockerized libvirt daemon, fails to obtain host type information when running in unprivileged mode. The error stems from inability to read `/dev/mem`. The solution involves either disabling the `dmidecode` portion of the libvirt setup or implementing specific read/write rules for `/dev/mem` to grant the necessary permissions within the Docker container's unprivileged environment.

Complexity: 4/5
bug help wanted medium prio

Libvirt daemon inside Docker container with some tweaks.

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Virtualization Docker Containerization

AI Summary: Debug and fix a udev issue within a Dockerized libvirt environment. The problem manifests as missing device properties ('ID_VENDOR_ID') causing libvirt errors. The solution likely involves identifying and installing a missing udev-related package within the Docker image's build process, potentially referencing the provided Dockerfile and related GitLab issue for guidance.

Complexity: 4/5
bug help wanted medium prio

Libvirt daemon inside Docker container with some tweaks.

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