How to Install ConVirt on macOS

ConVirt is an open-source virtualization management tool that allows you to manage virtual machines across multiple hypervisors from a single web interface. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of ConVirt on macOS.

Prerequisites

Before installing ConVirt, you need to have the following:

• macOS operating system
• Java Development Kit (JDK) 8 or later
• Python 2.7.x
• Git

Installation Steps

1. Download ConVirt

   First, you need to download ConVirt from their website at:

   http://www.convirture.com/products_opensource.php
   

2. Extract the ConVirt package

   Extract the downloaded ConVirt package to your preferred directory using your preferred unzipping tool.

3. Set JAVA_HOME environment variable

   Open the terminal, and run the following command to set the JAVA_HOME environment variable:

   export JAVA_HOME=/Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/jdk1.8.0_version.jdk/Contents/Home
   

   Replace version with the version of your JDK.

4. Install ConVirt

   1. Navigate to the ConVirt directory using the terminal command cd /path/to/convirt.
   2. Run the installation script using the command ./installer.py.
   3. Follow the installation wizard by answering the questions presented to you.
      • Accept the license agreement by typing 'y' and hitting Enter.
      • Choose the default installation directory, or provide a custom directory.
      • Select the components you want to install by typing 'y' or 'n' and hitting Enter.
      • Verify the confirmation page and type 'y' to start the installation.
   4. Wait for the installation to complete. This may take a few minutes.

5. Start ConVirt

   Once the installation is complete, you can start ConVirt using the following command:

   cd /path/to/convirt/convirt/bin
   ./convirt.sh start
   

6. Access ConVirt web interface

   After starting ConVirt, you can access the web interface by opening your preferred web browser and entering the following URL:

   https://localhost:8443/
   

   If you see a security warning, click "Advanced" and "Proceed to localhost(unsafe)" to continue.

7. Login to ConVirt

   To log in, use the following credentials:

   • Username: admin
   • Password: admin

   You can change the default admin password after logging in.

Congratulations! You've successfully installed ConVirt on your macOS system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we've covered how to install ConVirt on macOS. Once you've installed ConVirt, you can start using it to manage your virtual machines from a single web interface.

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