1nbdkit-random-plugin(1)             NBDKIT             nbdkit-random-plugin(1)
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NAME

6       nbdkit-random-plugin - plugin to serve random data
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SYNOPSIS

9        nbdkit random size=SIZE [seed=SEED]
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DESCRIPTION

12       "nbdkit-random-plugin" is a plugin for nbdkit(1) which serves random
13       data, read only.
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15       The size of the virtual disk must be specified using the "size"
16       parameter.  If you specify the "seed" parameter then you will get the
17       same random data over multiple runs with the same seed.
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19       The random data is generated using an insecure method.  This plugin is
20       mainly good for testing NBD clients.
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PARAMETERS

23       size=SIZE
24           Specify the virtual size of the disk image.
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26           This parameter is required.
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28       seed=SEED
29           Specify the random seed to get repeatable data over multiple runs.
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31           If not specified then a random seed is chosen.
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SEE ALSO

34       nbdkit(1), nbdkit-plugin(3), nbdkit-data-plugin(1),
35       nbdkit-full-plugin(1), nbdkit-null-plugin(1), nbdkit-pattern-plugin(1),
36       nbdkit-zero-plugin(1).
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AUTHORS

39       Richard W.M. Jones
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42       Copyright (C) 2018 Red Hat Inc.
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LICENSE

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46       modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
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