How to Install Xen Orchestra on Debian Linux

Welcome to the Ultimate Guide to Installing Xen Orchestra on Debian Linux!

In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide to installing Xen Orchestra from source on a Debian Linux virtual machine. Xen Orchestra is a powerful web-based management tool for XenServer, Citrix Hypervisor, and XCP-ng virtualization platforms. By following these instructions, you will be able to set up Xen Orchestra on your Debian system and manage your virtualized environment with ease.

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Update and Upgrade the Debian System

The first step in installing Xen Orchestra is to ensure that your Debian system is up to date. Open a terminal and run the following commands to update the package list and upgrade the installed packages:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

By keeping your system updated, you ensure that you have the latest security patches and bug fixes, which is essential for a secure and stable environment.

Install Necessary Dependencies

Before you can build Xen Orchestra from source, you need to install the necessary dependencies. Run the following command to install the required packages:

sudo apt install git
sudo apt install vim

These packages provide essential libraries and tools needed for compiling Xen Orchestra.

Clone the Xen Orchestra Repository

Next, you need to clone the Xen Orchestra source code repository from GitHub. Run the following command to download the code:

Login as root with the command: su -l
Clone Repo command: git clone https://github.com/ronivay/XenOrchestraInstallerUpdater.git
Change Directory Command: cd to XenOrchestraInstallerUpdater
Copy config file command: cp sample.xo-install.cfg xo-install.cfg

This command will create a directory named xen-orchestra in your current location and download the source code into it.

Update the config file

Edit config: vim xo-install.cfg
Modify these parts in the config file:
  PORT="443"  (or any other port. this can be changed by reruning the install script later)
  PRESERVE="15" (or any other number for backups of the configuration for rollback purpose)
then hit escape and type :wq folowed by ENTER

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Build Xen Orchestra

Once the configuration is complete, run the following command to build Xen Orchestra:

./xo-install.sh
Select Option 1 for fresh install or when modifying the configurastion.
Select option 2 when updating the XO Appliance

This command will compile the source code and generate the necessary files for running Xen Orchestra. When Xen Orchestra is built, you can start the using the appication

This will launch Xen Orchestra, and you will be able to access it through your web browser.

Access Xen Orchestra Web Interface

To access Xen Orchestra, open your web browser and enter the following URL:

http://123.123.123.123:443   (IP OF VM plus :443 or port configured)

You will be greeted with the Xen Orchestra login screen, where you can enter the default credentials to log in and start managing your virtualized environment.

Set Up SSL Certificate (Optional)

To ensure secure communication on your Xen Orchestra installation during the setup "From Source," you can implement SSL you need to remove the # for these 2 paths in the config above the 

PATH_TO_HTTPS_CERT=$INSTALLDIR/xo.crt

PATH_TO_HTTPS_KEY=$INSTALLDIR/xo.key

cd to Filepath with command: cd /opt/xo

then run this command below: refer to this link for more info

openssl req -newkey rsa:4096 \

-x509 \

-sha256 \

-days 3650 \

-nodes \

-out xo.crt \

-keyout xo.key

NOTE: please refer to link if the formating is not working for you as it will fail to execute during a copy paste.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Xen Orchestra on your Debian Linux system. You can now enjoy the powerful features that Xen Orchestra offers for managing your virtualized environment. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, refer to the Xen Orchestra documentation for troubleshooting tips and additional resources.

From Source Main Website: https://docs.xen-orchestra.com/installation#from-the-sources

From Source guide from Lawrence Systems "Tom": Lawrence Sysstem Forums