How to Install oVirt on Manjaro

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of oVirt on Manjaro. oVirt is an open-source virtualization platform with powerful management capabilities, designed to manage your entire virtualized infrastructure.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the installation, make sure you have the following prerequisites installed:

  • Manjaro Linux (version 18 or newer)
  • 64-bit CPU with virtualization support
  • At least 16GB of RAM
  • Minimum 200GB of free storage in the /var directory
  • A stable internet connection

Step 1: Install oVirt Repository

The first step is to add the oVirt repository to your Manjaro system. To do this, open the terminal and execute the following command:

sudo pacman -S ovirt-release

Step 2: Install Required Packages

Once the oVirt repository is installed, update your system and install the required packages. Run the below commands in your terminal to do this:

sudo pacman -Syy
sudo pacman -S ovirt-engine ovirt-hosted-engine-setup

Step 3: Initialize oVirt Engine

After the packages are installed, initialize the oVirt engine by running the command:

sudo hosted-engine --deploy

This command will launch the setup process for the oVirt engine. Follow the instructions as prompted, and provide the necessary information when asked.

Note: You will be prompted to provide an answer file while running the setup, which can be used to automate the setup process in future deployments.

Step 4: Configure oVirt Management Console

Once the oVirt engine is deployed, you can access the oVirt Management Console by opening your web browser and navigating to https://localhost/ovirt-engine/.

Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the management console and create your first data center and cluster.

Step 5: Deploy oVirt Hosts

After configuring the management console, you can deploy the oVirt hosts by following the steps:

  1. Open the oVirt Management Console.
  2. Navigate to the Hosts tab and click Deploy.
  3. Choose the host type and select the appropriate options.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions and provide the necessary information when prompted.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed oVirt on Manjaro, and your virtualization infrastructure is now up and running.