How to Install oVirt on NixOS Latest

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing oVirt on NixOS Latest. oVirt is an open-source virtualization platform that allows you to manage virtual machines, networks, and storage.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you will need:

• A NixOS latest system installed
• A root user access or a user with sudo privileges
• A stable and fast internet connection

Step 1: Add the oVirt Repository

First, you need to add the oVirt repository to your system. To do that, run the following command:

$ sudo nix-channel --add https://resources.ovirt.org/pub/yum-repo/ovirt-release-latest.rpm

Once the repository is added, refresh your system's package lists:

$ sudo nixos-rebuild switch

Step 2: Install oVirt Engine

To install oVirt Engine, run the following command:

$ sudo nix-env -i ovirt-engine

Once the installation is completed, you need to start the oVirt Engine service:

$ sudo systemctl start ovirt-engine

Step 3: Accessing oVirt Engine Web Interface

oVirt Engine can be accessed via a web interface by using a browser, on port 443 (https). By default, oVirt uses a self-signed SSL/TLS certificate for encryption, which can be trusted by adding an exception in the browser.

To access the web interface, open your browser, and enter the following URL:

https://your_server_ip_address/ovirt-engine/webadmin/

Replace ‘your_server_ip_address’ with your system’s IP address.

You will be prompted with the self-signed SSL/TLS certificate warning. Click on the ‘Advanced’ button and add an exception for the certificate.

Once you have accessed the web interface, you can log in using the ‘admin’ username and the password set during the installation.

Conclusion

That’s it. You have successfully installed oVirt on NixOS using the command line. You can now create and manage virtual machines, networks, and storage using the oVirt web interface.