How to Install XCP-ng on EndeavourOS Latest

XCP-ng is a virtualization platform based on the Xen Project hypervisor. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing XCP-ng on EndeavourOS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, you need to ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

• An EndeavourOS Latest installation with a minimum of 4 GB RAM, 20 GB of available storage space, and a 64-bit processor.
• A stable internet connection.
• A user account with sudo privileges.

Step 1: Download the XCP-ng ISO

To download the XCP-ng ISO, follow these steps:

1. Open your web browser and go to http://www.xcp-ng.org/.
2. Click on the Download button on the top navigation menu.
3. Select the Latest stable ISO version to download.

Step 2: Create a XCP-ng bootable USB

Once the XCP-ng ISO has been downloaded, you need to create a bootable USB drive. Follow these steps:

1. Insert a USB drive with at least 8 GB of storage capacity into your computer.
2. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo dd if=/path/to/xcp-ng-xxx.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M && sync

Note: Replace /path/to/xcp-ng-xxx.iso with the actual path to the downloaded ISO file and /dev/sdX with the device name of the USB drive.

3. Wait for the command to complete. Once done, you will have a bootable USB drive with XCP-ng.

Step 3: Boot from the XCP-ng USB

Now that your bootable USB has been created, you can proceed to boot your system from the USB.

1. Insert the XCP-ng bootable USB into your computer.
2. Restart your computer and press the key that allows you to enter the BIOS menu (e.g., F2, F10, or DEL).
3. In the BIOS menu, navigate to the Boot tab and select the USB drive as the first boot device.
4. Save the changes and exit the BIOS menu.

Your system should now boot from the XCP-ng USB drive.

Step 4: Install XCP-ng

Once you have booted into the XCP-ng installer, follow these steps to install XCP-ng on your system:

1. Select the language for the installer and press Enter.
2. Select the Install option from the menu and press Enter.
3. The installer will now load the necessary files. Once complete, select your keyboard layout and press Enter.
4. Accept the EULA by selecting the Agree option and pressing Enter.
5. Select the disk on which you want to install XCP-ng and press Enter.
6. Select the partitioning method you prefer and press Enter. We recommend using the Guided – Use entire disk option.
7. Confirm the partitioning changes by selecting the Yes option and pressing Enter.
8. Wait for the installation process to complete. This may take several minutes.
9. Once complete, remove the USB drive and select the Reboot now option.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed XCP-ng on your EndeavourOS Latest system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we guided you through the process of installing XCP-ng on your EndeavourOS Latest system. We hope you found this guide helpful and that you enjoy using XCP-ng as your virtualization platform.

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