How to Install oVirt on macOS

oVirt is a free, open-source virtualization management platform that allows you to manage your entire virtual infrastructure. If you are a Mac user and want to install oVirt on your system, you can follow these simple steps:

Prerequisites

Make sure your system meets the below requirements:

Installation Steps

  1. Download and install Homebrew:

    /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
    
  2. Open Terminal and run the following command to add the oVirt repository:

    brew tap oVirt/ovirt
    
  3. Install oVirt Engine using the following command:

    brew install ovirt-engine
    
  4. Once the installation is complete, run the following command to configure the engine:

    sudo engine-setup
    
  5. Follow the prompts and provide the required information to set up your oVirt environment.

  6. Once the configuration is complete, log in to the oVirt web interface by entering the following URL in your web browser:

    https://<ovirt_engine_fqdn>/
    
  7. Log in with the credentials you provided during the setup process.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed oVirt on your macOS system. You can now use all the features of oVirt to manage your virtual infrastructure.

Conclusion

Installing oVirt on macOS is a straightforward process, and it can be done quickly by following the above steps. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to consult the oVirt documentation or seek help from the community.

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