Setting up Zentyal on XenServer 6.5

Introduction This How-To will instruct you on how to install a Zentyal DC on your XenServer 6.5 Host. It does not include specific fu...

Introduction

This How-To will instruct you on how to install a Zentyal DC on your XenServer 6.5 Host. It does not include specific functions such as configuring the Zentyal Domain or services.

Steps (9 total)

1

Download Ubuntu

For this guide I am going to start the deployment using Ubuntu Server 12.04 32 Bit. This can be found here:http://releases.ubuntu.com/12.04/

2

On XenServer start a new template Machine.

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Using the built in templates of XenServer ensure you'll gain the best performance from your VM.

XenServer > New VM

3

Follow the Template for Ubuntu 12.04 32 Bit

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Again this is just for the How-To use 64 Bit if you're planning on using this for production.

4

Fill in the Details

1) Name your server
2) Select the Installation Source (the Ubuntu 12.04 ISO that you've put on your ISO store)
3) Select the Home Server
4) Specify the CPU and Memory as needed
5) Storage
6 ) Networking and finally Finish
7) Review the VM details and click Create Now

5

Installing the ISO

Here I'm going to use a large grain of salt, and ask that you follow the on screen prompts to install Ubuntu Server 12.04.

I've done a basic installation using Basic Ubuntu Server and SSH Server.

I've also told Ubuntu to download any security updates Automatically.

6

Finally Running Our Server

Log into the server and update it to the most currently release.

1) sudo do-release-upgrade

Follow the on-screen prompts, and type "Y" where needed to proceed with the upgrade.

Complete this until reboot and log back into the VM.

7

Installing Zentyal

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Once logged into your VM type the below commands following any on-screen commands.

1) sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.zentyal.org/zentyal 3.5 main extra"

2) sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 10E239FF

3) wget -q http://keys.zentyal.org/zentyal-3.5-archive.asc -O- | sudo apt-key add -

4) sudo apt-get update

5) sudo apt-get install zentyal
a) Y, Enter

6) Follow the Zentyal On-Screen prompts to create your Administrative User and setup your Linux Domain.

8

Accessing your Zentyal Server

The default port is 443 (for https:) now obviously without a signed certificate this is a moot point. But it's still nice.

Find your VM's IP address

1) ifconfig

2) Open a web browser and browse to your VM's IP address 192.168.100.X:443

The username is "zentyal" the password is what you entered at the last process of Step 7.

9

Configure your Zentyal Server

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Select any roles required and Click Install at the bottom of the Screen.

Conclusion

At this point you'll have a running Zentyal Domain Controller and should be set to begin configuring any additional features needed, as well as joining your Windows PC's to your new domain.