This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing oVirt on NixOS Latest. oVirt is an open-source virtualization platform that allows you to manage virtual machines, networks, and storage.
Before you begin, you will need:
First, you need to add the oVirt repository to your system. To do that, run the following command:
$ sudo nix-channel --add https://resources.ovirt.org/pub/yum-repo/ovirt-release-latest.rpm
Once the repository is added, refresh your system's package lists:
$ sudo nixos-rebuild switch
To install oVirt Engine, run the following command:
$ sudo nix-env -i ovirt-engine
Once the installation is completed, you need to start the oVirt Engine service:
$ sudo systemctl start ovirt-engine
oVirt Engine can be accessed via a web interface by using a browser, on port 443 (https). By default, oVirt uses a self-signed SSL/TLS certificate for encryption, which can be trusted by adding an exception in the browser.
To access the web interface, open your browser, and enter the following URL:
https://your_server_ip_address/ovirt-engine/webadmin/
Replace ‘your_server_ip_address’ with your system’s IP address.
You will be prompted with the self-signed SSL/TLS certificate warning. Click on the ‘Advanced’ button and add an exception for the certificate.
Once you have accessed the web interface, you can log in using the ‘admin’ username and the password set during the installation.
That’s it. You have successfully installed oVirt on NixOS using the command line. You can now create and manage virtual machines, networks, and storage using the oVirt web interface.
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!
