How to Install oVirt on Void Linux

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing oVirt on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• A computer running Void Linux.
• Root access to your computer.
• A stable internet connection.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

First, install the necessary dependencies for oVirt on Void Linux:

xbps-install -S qemu-kvm xorg-x11-fonts-misc

Step 2: Add oVirt Repository

Add the oVirt repository to your system:

echo "repository=http://resources.ovirt.org/pub/yum-repo/ovirt-release44.rpm" > /etc/xbps.d/ovirt-repo.conf

Step 3: Update Your System

Update your system to ensure that you have the latest packages installed:

xbps-install -Suv

Step 4: Install oVirt

Now, you can install the oVirt packages with the following command:

xbps-install -Sy ovirt-engine ovirt-log-collector ovirt-engine-dwh

Step 5: Configure oVirt

Once the installation is complete, you need to configure oVirt by running the following command:

engine-setup

This will launch an interactive setup process, where you can configure the necessary settings for oVirt.

Step 6: Start oVirt

Start the oVirt services with the following command:

systemctl start ovirt-engine

Step 7: Access the oVirt Web Console

You can now access the oVirt web console by visiting https://[your_ip_address]/ovirt-engine. The login credentials are the same as the root user on your Void Linux system.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed oVirt on Void Linux. Now, you can use it to manage your virtualization infrastructure.

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