How to Install ConVirt on Fedora Server Latest

ConVirt is an open-source virtualization management tool that enables you to manage virtual machines and hypervisors efficiently. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install ConVirt on Fedora Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Before installing ConVirt, ensure you meet the following prerequisites:

• A running instance of Fedora Server Latest.
• A user account with sudo privileges.

Step 1: Update your System

Ensure your system packages are up to date by running the following command:

sudo dnf update

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

ConVirt requires is dependent on several packages that we need to install. Run the following command to install them:

sudo dnf install java-1.8.0-openjdk python python2 python2-pip python-devel python-libvirt python-crypto python-paramiko python-ipaddr python-jinja2 python-lxml python-cffi python-dns python-psycopg2 python-suds python-virtinst python-websockify python-gunicorn python-pylibmc python-ldap

Step 3: Download and Install ConVirt

Download the ConVirt package from the official website:

wget http://www.convirture.com/Downloads/ConVirt/opensource/ConVirtOS-3.0.2.tar.gz

Extract the package:

tar zxvf ConVirtOS-3.0.2.tar.gz

Next, navigate into the extracted directory:

cd ConVirtOS-3.0.2/

Install ConVirt using the following command:

sudo ./install.sh

Step 4: Start the ConVirt Service

Once installed, start the ConVirt service using the following command:

sudo /etc/init.d/convirtd start

The service should now be running. To ensure that it starts automatically on system boot, run the following command:

sudo systemctl enable convirtd.service

Step 5: Access ConVirt

You can now access ConVirt by opening a web browser and navigating to https://server-ip-address:4434/, where server-ip-address is the IP address of your server.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed ConVirt on Fedora Server Latest. You can now manage your virtual machines and hypervisors with ease.