How to Install XCP-ng on MXLinux

XCP-ng is an open-source server virtualization platform that is based on the Xen hypervisor. In this tutorial, we will explain how to install XCP-ng on MXLinux Latest using the command-line interface.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

  • A computer running MXLinux Latest
  • At least 4GB of RAM
  • A 64-bit processor that supports virtualization
  • An internet connection

Step 1: Add the XCP-ng Repository

The first step is to add the XCP-ng repository to your MXLinux system. Open the terminal by pressing CTRL + ALT + T and run the following command:

sudo pacman-key --init
sudo pacman-key --recv-keys 'AC11D64F9BA0AD53D9AE909EA60F24B142D87B8B'
sudo pacman-key --lsign-key 'AC11D64F9BA0AD53D9AE909EA60F24B142D87B8B'

Next, add the XCP-ng repository by running the following command:

sudo nano /etc/pacman.conf

Add the following lines at the end of the file:

[xcp-ng]
Server = https://mirrors.xcp-ng.org/$repo/$arch/
SigLevel = Required DatabaseOptional

Save and close the file by pressing CTRL + X, then Y, then ENTER.

Step 2: Install XCP-ng

To install XCP-ng, run the following command:

sudo pacman -Sy xcp-ng-coredump

This command will download and install XCP-ng and its dependencies.

Step 3: Configure XCP-ng

Next, we need to configure XCP-ng. Run the following command to create the configuration file for XCP-ng:

sudo nano /etc/sysctl.d/10-xcp.conf

Add the following lines to the file:

net.ipv4.conf.all.rp_filter = 1
net.ipv4.conf.default.rp_filter = 1
net.ipv4.tcp_syncookies = 1

Save and close the file by pressing CTRL + X, then Y, then ENTER.

Step 4: Enable and Start XCP-ng Services

To enable and start the XCP-ng services, run the following commands:

sudo systemctl enable xcp-emu-daemon.service
sudo systemctl enable xcp-rrdd.service
sudo systemctl start xcp-emu-daemon.service
sudo systemctl start xcp-rrdd.service

Step 5: Verify XCP-ng Installation

To verify that XCP-ng is installed correctly, run the following command to check the status of the XCP-ng daemon:

sudo systemctl status xcp-emu-daemon.service

If the status is active, then XCP-ng is installed and running correctly.

Conclusion

XCP-ng is now installed on your MXLinux system. You can now start creating virtual machines and configuring your XCP-ng server according to your needs.