# virsh-pool-build > Build the underlying storage system for a virtual machine storage pool as defined in it's configuration file (create a configuration file using `virsh pool-define-as`). > See also: `virsh`. > More information: . - Build the storage pool specified by name or UUID (determine the name or UUID using `virsh pool-list` and start the pool once built using `virsh pool-start`): `virsh pool-build --pool {{name|uuid}}`