Automatic installation of Xen Orchestra using Roni Väyrynen's script

Introduction

If you have virtualization servers XCP-ng and you're managing multiple virtual machines, it's worth using a tool to help you manage your entire environment. Xen Orchestra (XO) is a powerful solution for centrally managing XCP-ng hosts and virtual machines. In this article, we will show you how to easily automate the installation of Xen Orchestra using a script prepared by the Roni Väyrynen.

Why choose the Xen Orchestra?

Xen Orchestra offers:

• Central management multiple XCP-ng hosts.
• Creation and management VMs from a single interface.
• Advanced backup features, including incremental copies and smart backups.
• Replication virtual machines between hosts.
• Monitoring performance and state of infrastructure.

Although Xen Orchestra is available as open source, for commercial environments it is worth considering purchasing a license that offers additional functionality and support.

Automatic installation of Xen Orchestra

Thanks to a script from Roni Väyrynen The Xen Orchestra installation process is simple and automated. The script is available on GitHub and supports many Linux distributions, including Debian, Ubuntu and CentOS.

System requirements

• Operating system: Debian 12 or other supported Linux.
• RAM: minimum 4 GB.
• Disk space: minimum 1 GB.
• Processor: 2 cores minimum.
• Installed Git.

Installation steps

1. System upgrade and Git installation:

   sudo apt update
   sudo apt install git -y

2. Clone the repository with the installation script:

   git clone https://github.com/Ronivay/XenOrchestraInstallerUpdater.git

3. Create a directory for the Xen Orchestra:

   sudo mkdir /opt/xo

4. Moving to the directory with the script:

   cd XenOrchestraInstallerUpdater

5. (Optional) Configure the script before installation:
   If you want to change the default settings, such as port or enable HTTPS, edit the configuration file:

   nano xo-install.cfg

   Example of enabling HTTPS and changing the port:

   # Port and SSL settings
   PORT="443"
   SSL="true"
   SSL_CERT="/path/to/your/certificate.crt"
   SSL_KEY="/path/to/your/key.key"

   Note: If you enable SSL, you must provide your own SSL certificate.

6. Running the installation script:

   sudo ./xo-install.sh

   The script will install all necessary packages and configure Xen Orchestra. The process may take a few minutes.

7. Access to the Xen Orchestra interface:
   Once the installation is complete, the script will display access information:
   • Address: http://adres_twojego_serwera or https://adres_twojego_serwera (jeśli włączyłeś HTTPS).
   • Login: [email protected]
   • Hasło: admin

Importing configurations from an older version

If you have a backup of your configuration from a previous Xen Orchestra installation, you can easily import it:

1. Sign in to Xen Orchestra.
2. Go to Settings > Config.
3. In the section Import/Export Configuration click Import and select the backup file.
4. After importing the configuration, you will be logged out. Log in again using your previous access credentials.

Summary

Thanks to Roni Väyrynen Xen Orchestra installation is simple and fast. You get the full functionality of the tool, including advanced management and backup options.

Links and resources

• Installation script repository: XenOrchestraInstallerUpdater
• The official website of the Xen Orchestra: xen-orchestra.com

Komendy użyte w artykule:

# Update and install Git
sudo apt update
sudo apt install git -y

# Cloning the repository
git clone https://github.com/Ronivay/XenOrchestraInstallerUpdater.git

# Creating a directory for the XO
sudo mkdir /opt/xo

# Moving to the directory with the script
cd XenOrchestraInstallerUpdater

# (Optional) Edit the configuration file
nano xo-install.cfg

# Start the installation
sudo ./xo-install.sh

Completion

We encourage you to try Xen Orchestra in your environment. If you need support in designing, deploying or maintaining infrastructure related to virtualization, remote access or storage TrueNAS, contact us.

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