Xen or KVM Using Virt-Manager - Installation

Install the Device42 Main Appliance on Xen or KVM-based platforms by following the steps in this guide.

Download the Image and Uncompress

The raw image for Xen or KVM has been compressed using bzip2. When you get the file on the KVM host, run the bunzip2 command to uncompress the file:

bunzip2 device42-3.2.3-raw.img.bz2

Create the Virtual Machine

1. Create a new virtual machine with the setting "Import existing disk image".

   If you don't see the option to "Import existing disk Image", please visit the link and follow the instructions: How do I Install device42 Xen or KVM appliance if import existing disk image option is missing?

   

2. Choose "Linux" as the OS type and "Ubuntu 14.04" for the version. If you don't see the option for 14.04, choose the latest version available.

   

3. Allocate at least 8 GB RAM and 2 vCPU for production appliances. See Sizing Recommendations.

   

4. Choose your virtualization type from Advanced options and x86_64 for the Achitecture and click Finish.

   

Set Up the Main Appliance and Log In

1. When the import is finished, power on the new virtual appliance.

2. Log in to the console using the default credentials:

   • Username: device42
   • Password: adm!nd42

   Change the default password using option 10 on the appliance console.

   

3. From the console, configure the IP.

   

   Please use a static IP address for all production Device42 VMs to avoid connectivity issues.

   

   You may apply updates and do other menu-related work using SSH. Please note that root login has been disabled.

4. Optional: Create a DNS entry for the new IP address for the new virtual appliance.

5. Point your browser to https://FQDN(Fully Qualified Domain Name) or IP-address to go to the Device42 web UI.

6. Log in to Device42 using the default credentials:

   • Username admin
   • Password: adm!nd42

   Please change the password as soon as you log in.