Xenserver Setup

Perform below steps on system dedicated for virtualization:

1. Download Xenserver v6.5.0 ISO and burn to a CD or USB.

2. Access BIOS settings and ensure "Intel Virtualization Technology" is used.

3. Within BIOS settings, change storage boot-up to "Legacy Only". This step was needed to boot from my M.2 drive.

3. Boot to disk/USB and press the 'Enter' key to install.

4. Select keymap "[qwery] us" and press "Ok"

5. Select "Ok" and "Accept EULA"

6. Select drive for XenServer OS (e.g., M.2)

7. Select drives for virtual machine storage and enable thin provisioning. Press "Ok".

8. Select "local media" as installation source and press "Ok".

9. Select "No" to forego supplemental packs installation (optional)

10. Press "Ok" to verify installation source (optional). If verification is successful, a "no problems were found" message appears. Press "Ok" to continue with installation.

11. Enter and verify password.

12. Specify network addressing and press "Ok"

13. Provide hostname and DNS servers, then press "Ok".

14. Select "US" as geographical area and press "Ok".

15. Select timezone.

16. Select "Using NTP" and enter NTP servers followed by clicking "Ok".

17. Select "Install XenServer" to start installation.

18. Press "Skip" you are finished installing supplemental packs. If you are using a DVD-ROM for installation, the disk will eject.

19. Press "Ok" to reboot.

20. If BIOS settings are correct, the "Citrix XenServer" splash screen with progress bar appears followed by the Configuration screen.

Perform these steps on a Linux system in order to manage Xenserver:

1. Install Python-based "OpenXenManager": $ sudo apt-get -y install openxenmanager

2. Launch from CLI: $ openxenmanager &