How to Install OpenVZ on OpenSUSE Latest

OpenVZ is a virtualization technology that allows multiple virtual environments to run on a single physical machine. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps of installing OpenVZ on OpenSUSE Latest.

Prerequisites

Before installing OpenVZ, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

  • OpenSUSE Latest installed and up-to-date
  • A minimum of 4GB of RAM
  • A minimum of 20GB of free disk space
  • A CPU that supports virtualization

Step 1: Add the OpenVZ Repository

First, we need to add the OpenVZ repository to the system. To do this, open a terminal and run the following command:

sudo zypper ar -f http://download.openvz.org/openSUSE/15.0/OpenVZ.repo

This command will add the OpenVZ repository to your system.

Step 2: Install OpenVZ

To install OpenVZ, run the following command in your terminal:

sudo zypper in ovzkernel-devel vzctl vzquota ploop

This command will install the OpenVZ kernel, development headers, vzctl and vzquota.

Step 3: Configure the OpenVZ Kernel

Next, we need to configure the OpenVZ kernel. To do this, run the following command:

sudo cp /boot/config-$(uname -r) /usr/src/linux/.config

This command will copy the current kernel configuration to the OpenVZ kernel.

Step 4: Build and Install the OpenVZ Kernel

Now, we can build and install the OpenVZ kernel. Run the following commands in your terminal:

sudo make -C /usr/src/linux prepare
sudo make -C /usr/src/linux/scripts/kconfig/ merge_config.sh
sudo make -C /usr/src/linux
sudo make -C /usr/src/linux modules_install install

These commands will build and install the OpenVZ kernel.

Step 5: Reboot the System

After installing the OpenVZ kernel, you need to reboot your system to load the new kernel. Run the following command:

sudo reboot

Step 6: Test OpenVZ

After rebooting your system, you can test OpenVZ by running the following command:

sudo vzlist

This command should show an empty list of containers, which means that OpenVZ is working properly.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed OpenVZ on OpenSUSE Latest. You can now start creating and managing virtual environments using OpenVZ.