Xen and CentOS 5.1 on PowerEdge 2950

Posted on April 14th, 2008 in Computers by ZoltarStark

I’ve installed CentOS 5.1 on PowerEdge 2950. The installation includes Xen 3.0.3. The new server is running multiple Xen guests. Xen and CentOS 5.1 on PowerEdge 2950

USB in Xen – how to make it work

Posted on March 22nd, 2008 in Computers by ZoltarStark

ZoltarStark is still looking for a method to access USB devices from Xen guests. After not finding great success with USB passthrough and PCI passthrough the time has come to try USB over IP solutions. USB in Xen - how to make it work

How to Xenify office servers

Posted on March 10th, 2008 in Computers by ZoltarStark

How to convert office servers into Xen guests in a middle sized office? Transferring services to Xen guests allows for easier maintenance of the physical servers and higher availability of services. The first thing to consider is a redundant file system. How to Xenify office servers

Xen p2v conversion in seven simple steps

Posted on February 16th, 2008 in Computers by ZoltarStark

Easily convert a physical Linux machine to a HVM guest running under Xen. Follow seven simple steps. Xen p2v conversion in seven simple steps

USB forwarding on Xen – it just does not work

Posted on February 3rd, 2008 in Computers by ZoltarStark

Xen can forward individual USB devices to guest. Learn how to do it. USB forwarding on Xen - it just does not work