How to Install ConVirt on Clear Linux Latest

ConVirt is an open-source management and monitoring tool for KVM and Xen virtualization. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install ConVirt on Clear Linux latest.

Prerequisites

• Clear Linux latest installed on your virtualization host or dedicated server
• Root access to your system

Step 1 - Download ConVirt

1. Open your terminal and navigate to the folder where you want to download ConVirt.
2. Type the following command to download ConVirt:

$ wget https://github.com/Convirture/convirt/releases/download/v4.0.2/convirt-4.0.2.tar.gz

Step 2 - Install the Required Packages

1. Type the following command to install the required packages:

$ sudo swupd bundle-add python3-basic-devel python3-basic python3-networking python3-certifi libvirt-utils libvirt-devel libvirt

2. Wait for the installation to complete.

Step 3 - Install ConVirt

1. Extract the downloaded ConVirt archive:

$ tar -xvf convirt-4.0.2.tar.gz

2. Navigate to the extracted folder:

$ cd convirt-4.0.2

3. Install ConVirt:

$ sudo python3 setup.py install

4. Wait for the installation to complete.

Step 4 - Start ConVirt

1. Start the ConVirt service:

$ sudo systemctl start convirt.service

2. Verify that the service is running:

$ sudo systemctl status convirt.service

Step 5 - Access the ConVirt Web Interface

1. Open your web browser and navigate to http://<your-server-ip>:8000.
2. Log in with the default username and password:

Username: admin
Password: admin

3. You will be prompted to change the password on your first login.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed ConVirt on Clear Linux latest. You can now use ConVirt to manage and monitor your virtual machines.

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