How to Install ConVirt on OpenSUSE Latest

ConVirt is a free and open-source virtual management platform that allows you to manage multiple virtualization technologies including KVM, Xen, and VMware from a single web interface. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing ConVirt on OpenSUSE latest version.

Step 1: Checking Prerequisites

Before you start installing ConVirt, make sure that your system meets the following requirements:

  • OpenSUSE latest version installed
  • At least 4GB of RAM
  • At least 2 CPUs
  • Internet connectivity
  • Root access

Step 2: Adding ConVirt Repository

To add ConVirt repository to your OpenSUSE, follow the steps below:

  1. Open a terminal window
  2. Run the following command to add ConVirt repository to your system
sudo zypper addrepo -f http://www.convirture.com/repos/opensource/openSUSE_Leap_15.3_ConVirt.repo
  1. Update the repository list by running the following command
sudo zypper refresh

Step 3: Installing ConVirt

Once the ConVirt repository is added and the list is updated, you can install ConVirt by running the following command:

sudo zypper install convirt-opensource

Step 4: Starting the ConVirt Service

After installing ConVirt, start the ConVirt service by running the following command:

sudo systemctl start convirt-opensource.service

Step 5: Accessing ConVirt Web Interface

Once the ConVirt service is started, you can access the ConVirt web interface by opening a web browser and entering the following URL:

https://your-server-ip:8443

Replace your-server-ip with the IP address of your OpenSUSE machine.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install ConVirt on OpenSUSE latest version. You can use ConVirt to manage multiple virtualization technologies from a single web interface.