How to Install XCP-ng on Windows 10

XCP-ng is a free, open-source virtualization platform that allows users to create and manage virtual machines on their computer. Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to install XCP-ng on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure that your system meets the following requirements:

• A 64-bit compatible processor.
• At least 4 GB of RAM
• At least 5 GB of disk space free
• Internet connection

Step 1: Download the XCP-ng ISO file

The first step is to download the XCP-ng ISO file from the official website. You can download the latest version of XCP-ng from http://www.xcp-ng.org/.

Step 2: Create a Virtual Machine

Once you have downloaded the XCP-ng ISO file, you need to create a new virtual machine on your Windows 10 system. Follow these steps below to create a new virtual machine:

1. Open the VirtualBox application and click on the New button located on the top left corner of the window.

2. In the Name and operating system window, type a meaningful name for your virtual machine in the Name field.

3. Select Linux as the Type and Other Linux (64-bit) as the Version. Click Next.

4. In the Memory size window, select the amount of RAM memory you would like to assign to your virtual machine. It is recommended to assign at least 2 GB of RAM. Click Next.

5. In the Hard disk window, select Create a virtual hard disk now and click on Create.

6. In the Hard disk file type window, select VDI (VirtualBox Disk Image) and click Next.

7. In the Storage on physical hard disk window, select Dynamically allocated and click Next.

8. In the File location and size window, choose a meaningful name and location for your virtual hard disk and allocate at least 10 GB disk space. Click Create.

9. Your new virtual machine will now appear in the VirtualBox manager window.

Step 3: Install XCP-ng

Now that you have created a new virtual machine, you can install XCP-ng using the ISO file that you downloaded in Step 1. Follow these steps below to install XCP-ng:

1. Right-click on the virtual machine that you created earlier and click on Settings.

2. In the Storage tab, click on the Empty CD/DVD icon and then click the Choose Virtual Optical Disk File button.

3. Navigate to the location where you downloaded the XCP-ng ISO file and select it. Click OK.

4. Click on the virtual machine in the VirtualBox manager window and click on the Start button.

5. The XCP-ng installer should now start. Follow the prompts given by the installer until the installation is complete.

6. Restart the virtual machine.

Step 4: Log in to XCP-ng

Now that you have installed XCP-ng, you can log in to the XCP-ng dashboard to start creating and managing virtual machines. To log in to XCP-ng, follow these steps:

1. Open your web browser and navigate to https://localhost. The XCP-ng dashboard should now load.

2. Log in using the default credentials. The default username is root and the default password is xcp-ng.

3. You can now start creating and managing virtual machines using the XCP-ng dashboard.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed XCP-ng on Windows 10 and you are ready to start creating and managing virtual machines.

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