Description of problem: If creating a network without DHCP, the VM whose network interface is from this network will not get the IP address automatically. So, maybe a notification shown on the Network creation dialog is needed, to make the user notice that. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): cockpit-machines-208-1.el8.noarch libvirt-dbus-1.2.0-3.module+el8.1.0+4066+0f1aadab.x86_64 How reproducible: 100% Steps to Reproduce: 1. Create a network without setting DHCP 2. Create a VM with using the network interface from the network which is created in step 1 Actual results: 1. There is no notification shown on the network creation dialog, and the VM will not get the IP address Expected results: 1. There is a notification shown on the network creation dialog to make the user notice that Additional info:
I would not go with adding a warning. But we should make the 'Enable DHCPv4' checkbox enabled by default with proper range prefilled. If a user decided to disable it it probably means they know what they 're going.
After evaluating this issue, there are no plans to address it further or fix it in an upcoming release. Therefore, it is being closed. If plans change such that this issue will be fixed in an upcoming release, then the bug can be reopened.