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The XenServer Console menu is displayed. You can use the
options available in the XenServer Console menu to manage
and configure the XenServer host. Set a root password.
Before you install the system in the rack, see the Rack
Installation Instructions
and Getting Started Guide that
shipped with your system.
Turn on the system. XenServer boots and the End User
License Agreement is displayed. Read the agreement
and press <Enter> to proceed.
Go to Network and Management Interface→ Add/Remove
DNS Servers and enter valid DNS server(s). Select Network
Time Protocol (NTP) to configure your XenServer host to
synchronize with NTP server(s) in your network (if available).
NOTE: XenCenter
®
uses free-form names to refer to
XenServer hosts.
When you configure the management interface, it is
recommended that you copy the host name that you
configured in step 4 to the XenCenter name.
On the management station, launch XenCenter. In the
XenCenter wizard, select Add New Server. Enter the host
name/IP address and login information that you configured in
step 3 for your XenServer host, and click Connect. You are
now ready to start managing your XenServer host using
XenCenter.
Before You Begin
Download the XenCenter software from mycitrix.com
(requires free registration) or on the XenServer host from
http://<xenserver IP addr>. Install XenCenter on the
management station that you plan to use to manage
your XenServer host(s).
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The XenServer management interface is configured with
DHCP settings by default. However, it is recommended
that you use a static IP address. Go to Network and
Management Interface→ Configure Management
Interface. Enter a valid IP address, Netmask, Gateway,
and Hostname for the management interface.
Learn more at dell.com/xenserver.
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If XenServer is factory-installed on your system,
you can begin using it immediately. If XenServer is
not factory installed, download it from mycitrix.com
(requires free registration).
The free edition requires a license key to enable the
Enterprise features.
• If you purchased the XenServer Enterprise Edition,
follow the instructions on the license card to redeem
the authorization code.
• To purchase an upgrade license key,
see dell.com/xenserver or contact your
Dell sales representative.
End User License Agreement The XenServer Console
Configuring the Interface Configuring the Interface (cont.) Configuring the Interface (cont.)
Installing XenCenter Managing Your XenCenter Licensing Options
NOTE: The examples shown may be different from what you
see during setup.
NOTE: If your system is pre-installed with XenServer,
go to step 2, else go to step 9.
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