This article shows you how to install Xen Orchestra and use the interface via the web. XOA is a very powerful addition to XenServer as it brings auto-updates and making it easier to manage entire farms.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Login to your XenServer via PuTTy OR through XenCenter console
2. Type bash -c "$(curl -s http://xoa.io/deploy)"
   • Enter a new IP where you will access XOA from web
   • Wait for this to finish you will see XOA VM popup
   • Note: This may take a couple hours if XOA servers are downloading slow. I highly recommend downloading offline installer if installing on multiple servers.
3. Once Complete, PuTTy to XOA VM (IP Address from prior install)
   • login with username/password: xoa
   • set new password for console
   • register xoa from username and password that you used on their website https://xen-orchestra.com/
     • sudo xoa-updater --register
   • now run the updater to check for any upgrades
     • sudo xoa-updater –upgrade
   • reboot if any upgrades were performed
4. Open Browser, Login to XOA
   • login username admin@admin.net password admin
5. Add your XenServers – If you only have 1 pool, you only need to add your pool master
   • Remember: if you are using default self-signed certificates on XenServer enable “unauthorized certificates” and then click disconnected
6. Enjoy

Video Walkthrough

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I hope you enjoyed this walkthrough of how to install Xen Orchestra and if you have any feedback let me know below. In closing, I really like this product and think it is a great addition to the XenServer and a much-needed improvement over what Citrix offers.