Setup Guide
16 Installing and Configuring Citrix XenServer Dell Edition
Configuring the XenServer Host
1
Connect the network cables to the appropriate NIC connectors.
NOTE: If you are going to separate the virtual machine (VM) or storage
IP traffic from the Management console traffic, ensure that your network
cables are connected appropriately.
2
Turn on the system. Citrix XenServer boots automatically.
NOTE: Ensure that you are booting from the flash device.
The XenServer local console menu is displayed after booting and provides
a range of management and configuration options for the XenServer host.
3
Change the root password when prompted.
4
If you have connected the Gb1 port, the XenServer management interface
is configured on Gb1 with the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP) settings by default. It is recommended that you use a static
IP address and the physical interface as per your network environment.
5
Navigate to
Network and Management Interface
→
Configure
Management Interface
and select the physical network interface through
which you plan to manage XenServer.
6
Provide a valid IP address, netmask, gateway, and hostname for the
management interface.
XenCenter uses free-form names to refer to XenServer hosts. It is
recommended that you copy the hostname that you set to the XenCenter
name for the XenServer host.
7
In the
Network and Management Interface
window:
a
Select
Add/Remove DNS Server
and add valid DNS server(s).
b
Select
Network Time Protocol (NTP)
and configure your XenServer
host to synchronize with a NTP system if available in your network.
Your XenServer host is now configured.