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======VM Server - Squeeze Install Part 2======

Installation of i386 Debian/Squeeze Part 2

start date 2/6/13
end date 2/13/13

Partner Erik Scouten

=====Objectives=====
State the purpose of this project. What is the point of this project? What do we hope to accomplish by undertaking it?

=====Prerequisites=====

    http://www/user/bewanyk/portfolio/vmserver





=====Procedure=====

System Update and Configuration
	   
  Type “cd /etc/apt” and press <Enter>
  
  Type “mv sources.list sources.list.salv” and press <Enter>.
  
  Type “wget http://web.offbyone.lan/files/student/sources.list” and press <Enter>.
  
  Type “vi sources.list” and press <Enter>.
  
  In the amazing VI Editor type ”:%s/lenny/squeeze/g” and press <Enter>.
       



Still in the awe inspiring VI Editor typeAptitude Updates and Xen

        Type cd to get back to the '#' prompt, type “apt-get update” and press <Enter>.
  
        Type “aptitude upgrade” and press <Enter>.
        
        Type “apt-get install vim” and press <Enter>.
        When prompted to continue enter “Y” and press <Enter>.
		
    	Type “aptitude install xen-linux-system xen-tools” and press <Enter>.
        When prompted to continue enter “Y” and press <Enter>.

 	Type “apt-get install ssh” and press <Enter>.
        When prompted to continue enter “Y” and press <Enter>.
   


External script configuration

    Using an outside terminal within the lab logon to a terminal session.
    Log into the new VM server by typing “ssh root@vmserver02.student.lab” and press <Enter>.
    Enter the root password and press <Enter>.
    
        Type “vi /etc/xen/xend-config.sxp” and press <Enter>.
        In the elation instilling VI Editor type ”/network-script” and press <Enter>.
        Press the <N> key untill you find '(network-script network-bridge)'
        Use the arrow keys to place the cursor over the '#' character and press <X><X> to uncomment the line.
       
        Type ”:wq” and press <Enter> to save and exit the Orgasmic VI Editor.
    
        Type “vi /etc/xen/scripts/vif-common.sh” and press <Enter>.
        In the endorphin simulating VI Editor, type ”/frob_iptable()” and press <Enter>.
        Press the <I> key to enter insert mode (indicated in the lower left corner.)
        Within the frob_iptable function make two changes (as follows.)

The line:

   
    iptables "$c" FORWARD -m physdev --physdev-in "$vif" "$@" -j ACCEPT \
  
  

changes to:

  
    iptables "$c" FORWARD -m physdev --physdev-is-bridged --physdev-in "$vif" "$@" -j ACCEPT \
  

AND the line:

  
    --physdev-out "$vif" -j ACCEPT 2>/dev/null
  

changes to:

  
    --physdev-is-bridged --physdev-out "$vif" -j ACCEPT 2>/dev/null
  

Press the <Esc> key to exit insert mode.

    Type ”:wq” and press <Enter>.
    
    Type “vi /etc/modules” and press <Enter>.
        Press <I> to enter insert mode in the Reality Altering VI Editor.


Change the lines:

    
    loop

    

into:

    
    loop max_loop=255
    #forcedeth max_interrupt_work=20 optimization_mode=1 poll_interval=100

and press <Esc> to exit insert mode.

    Type ”:wq” and press <Enter> to save and exit from the greatest editor you've ever used.
    
    Type “vi /etc/xen-tools/xen-tools.conf” and press <Enter> to once again be ushered into the enlightened presence of the VI Editor.
   
    Type “i” to clear the file and enter insert mode.


    Enter the following lines.
  #
  # /etc/xen-tools/xen-tools.conf
  #
  
  ##
  ## Virtual Machine configuration
  ##
  dir             = /xen
  install-method  = debootstrap
  
  ##
  ## Disk and Sizing options
  ##
  size            = 2Gb      # Disk image size.
  memory          = 128Mb    # Memory size
  swap            = 128Mb    # Swap size
  fs              = ext3     # use the EXT3 filesystem for the disk image.
  dist            = squeeze  # Default distribution to install.
  images          = full
  
  ##
  ## Network configuration
  ##
  dhcp            = 1
  gateway         = 10.80.3.1
  netmask         = 255.255.255.0
  
  ##
  ## Password configuration
  ##
  passwd          = 1
  
  ##
  ## Package Mirror configuration
  ##
  arch            = i386
  mirror          = http://mirror/debian/
  mirror_squeeze  = http://mirror/debian/
  
  ##
  ## Filesystem settings
  ##
  ext3_options    = noatime,nodiratime,errors=remount-ro
  ext2_options    = noatime,nodiratime,errors=remount-ro
  xfs_options     = defaults
  reiser_options  = defaults
  
  ##
  ## Xen VM boot settings
  ##
  pygrub          = 1
  
  ##
  ## Xen VM settings
  ##
  serial_device   = hvc0
  disk_device     = xvda
  
  ##
  ## Xen configuration files
  ##
  output          = /xen/conf
  extension       = .cfg

Then press <Esc> to exit insert mode.

    Type ”:wq” and press <Enter> to once again save and exit from the only editor who's children you'd like to have, the VI Editor.
    
    Type “vi /etc/default/grub” and press <Enter> to bathe in the life altering oozieness that is THE VI Editor.
    
    Type “33” and press <Enter><I>.


Enter the following at the end of the file:

  
  # Disable OS prober to prevent virtual machines on logical volumes from
  # appearing in the boot menu.
 
 GRUB_DISABLE_OS_PROBER=true
  

Then press <Esc> to leave insert mode.

    Once again type ”:wq” and press <Enter> to make your departure from the Pangeal Fracturing force that IS THE VI Editor.

   
    Type “mv /etc/grub.d/10_linux /etc/grub.d/50_linux” and press <Enter>.

    Type “update-grub2” and press <Enter>.
    
    Type “vi /etc/default/xendomains” and press <Enter> and <I>.


Make the following changes:

  
  XENDOMAINS_SAVE=/var/lib/xen/save
  

gets changed to:

  
  XENDOMAINS_SAVE=""
  

Then change the XENDOMAINS_RESTORE line to:

  
  XENDOMAINS_RESTORE=false
  

Press the <Esc> key to exit insert mode.

    Type ”:wq” and press <Enter> to be torn from the bosom of the only editor you'd give your virginity to, THE VI Editor.

Directory creation

    Create directories
        Type “mkdir /xen” and press <Enter>.
        Type “mkdir /xen/images” and press <Enter>.
        Type “mkdir /xen/boot” and press <Enter>.
        Type “mkdir /xen/conf” and press <Enter>.
        Type “mkdir /xen/save” and press <Enter>.
    Type “shutdown -r now” and press <Enter> to reboot the system.

Final check

    Wait for the system to reboot.
    Login in again from the remots terminal by typing “ssh -v root@10.80.3.12” and pressing <Enter>.
    Enter the root password.
    Confirm that there are no errors, and only one Virtual machine running by typing “xm list” and pressing <Enter>.

VM server is now installed and confirmed. Type “exit” and press <Enter> to logoff.


=====Execution=====
Again, if there is associated code with the project, and you haven't already indicated how to run it, provide a sample run of your code:

<cli>
lab46:~/src/cprog$ ./hello
Hello, World!
lab46:~/src/cprog$ 
</cli>
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