How to Install OpenVZ on Void Linux

OpenVZ is a Linux-based operating system-level virtualization solution that allows you to run multiple isolated virtual private servers (VPS) on a single physical server. This tutorial will guide you on how to install OpenVZ on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure that you have the following:

• A running instance of Void Linux
• Root access to the server

Installation

1. First, add the OpenVZ repository to your Void Linux system by running the following command:

   echo "repository=https://download.openvz.org/virtualization/openvz/7.0-1/x86_64" > /etc/xbps.d/openvz.list
   

2. Next, import the OpenVZ repository key:

   curl https://download.openvz.org/virtuozzo/releases/7.0/x86_64/os/RPM-GPG-Key-Virtuozzo | sudo tee /etc/pki/rpm-gpg/RPM-GPG-KEY-virtuozzo > /dev/null
   

3. Update the package database:

   xbps-install -S
   

4. Install the OpenVZ package:

   xbps-install -y vzctl
   

5. Once the OpenVZ package is installed, configure the vzctl utility by creating a configuration file:

   echo "CONFIGFILE=/etc/vz/vz.conf" > /etc/vz/vzctl.conf
   

6. Enable the OpenVZ kernel module by running the following command:

   modprobe vz
   

7. Finally, start the OpenVZ service:

   service vz start
   

Conclusion

You have successfully installed OpenVZ on your Void Linux system. You can now create and manage virtual private servers with OpenVZ.