How to Install XCP-ng on NixOS Latest

XCP-ng is a free and open-source virtualization platform that allows you to create and manage virtual machines. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing XCP-ng on NixOS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, you need to ensure that:

• You have a running instance of NixOS Latest with root access.
• Your system meets the hardware requirements for XCP-ng.
• You have a stable and reliable internet connection.

Step 1: Add the XCP-ng Repository

The first step is to add the XCP-ng repository to your NixOS system. To do this, add the following configuration to your NixOS configuration.nix file:

  nixpkgs.config.packageOverrides = pkgs: {
    xcp-ng = pkgs.callPackage (fetchTarball https://github.com/xcp-ng/xcp-ng-dev/archive/master.tar.gz) { };
  };

Save the changes and rebuild your system:

sudo nixos-rebuild switch

Step 2: Install XCP-ng

Once you have added the XCP-ng repository to your NixOS system, you can now install XCP-ng with the following command:

sudo nix-env -iA xcp-ng.xcp-ng

This will install XCP-ng along with all the required dependencies.

Step 3: Configure XCP-ng

After installing XCP-ng, you need to configure it by modifying the xcp-ng.conf file located in /etc/xcp-ng. You can use the following command to open the file:

sudo nano /etc/xcp-ng/xcp-ng.conf

Here, you can configure various options such as network settings, storage settings, and more.

Step 4: Start XCP-ng

To start XCP-ng, you need to use the following command:

sudo systemctl start xcp-ng

This will start the XCP-ng service and enable it to automatically start on system boot.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed XCP-ng on NixOS Latest. You can now create and manage virtual machines using XCP-ng, and take full advantage of its features and capabilities.

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