VLM for Xen (Para Virtualized) Installation Guide Virtual LoadMaster for Xen (Para Virtualized) Installation Guide VERSION: 1.12 UPDATED: JULY 2014 Copyright © 2002 - 2014 KEMP Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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VLM for Xen (Para Virtualized) Installation Guide Table of Contents 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 5 2 Installing Virtual LoadMaster (VLM) on a Xen Environment .......................................................... 6 2.1 Download the Xen, Para-Virtualized, Files .............................................................................. 6 2.2 Configure the Configuration File ...
VLM for Xen (Para Virtualized) Installation Guide 1 Introduction The KEMP Virtual LoadMaster is a version of the KEMP LoadMaster that runs as a virtual machine within a hypervisor and can provide all the features and functions of a hardware-based LoadMaster. This document describes the installation of the Virtual LoadMaster (VLM) within a Xen, paravirtualized environment. The VLM has been tested with Xen.org versions 3.1, 4.0 and 4.1. There are several different versions of the VLM available.
VLM for Xen (Para Virtualized) Installation Guide 2 Installing Virtual LoadMaster (VLM) on a Xen Environment The following instructions describe how to install a Virtual LoadMaster on a Xen environment. 2.1 Download the Xen, Para-Virtualized, Files The VLM is packaged within a .tar.gz file for ease of deployment. This file can be freely downloaded from KEMP Technologies for a 30 day evaluation period. To download the VLM please follow the instructions below: 1. Log on to http://www.KEMPtechnologies.
VLM for Xen (Para Virtualized) Installation Guide kernel = "/path/to/hvmloader" Device Model path Configure the path to qemu-dm. This path may differ depending on the Linux distribution being used as Dom0 device_model="/path/to /qemu-dm" Within the sample configuration file the correct settings for the kernel and device_model are provided for OpenSUSE 12.1, Debian 6.0 and CentOS 6.3. Comment out the operating systems not in use. Location of the LoadMaster-VLM-x.x-xx.
VLM for Xen (Para Virtualized) Installation Guide 2.3 Power On the LoadMaster Once the VLM has been deployed it can be powered on. To do this, from within the location where the Xen .tar.gz file was unzipped, type the following command: xm create –c LoadMasterVLM This starts the Virtual LoadMaster boot process and is immediately attached to the serial console. Figure 2-1: IP address The VLM should obtain an IP address via DHCP. Make a note of this address.
VLM for Xen (Para Virtualized) Installation Guide 4. A screen will then appear asking if you are OK with the LoadMaster regularly contacting KEMP to check for updates and other information. Click the relevant button to proceed. Figure 2-2: License Required 5. If using the Online licensing method, fill out the fields and click License Now. If you are starting with a trial license, there is no need to enter an Order ID.
VLM for Xen (Para Virtualized) Installation Guide 8. Enter a new password for the bal user in the Password input field and retype it in the Retype Password input field. 9. The login screen appears again, enter the bal user name and the new password as defined in the previous step. 10. In the screen informing you that the password has changed, press the Continue button 11.
VLM for Xen (Para Virtualized) Installation Guide 16. In the Network Interface 0 screen, enter the IP address of the eth0 interface, the network facing interface of the LoadMaster, in the Interface Address input field. 17. Click on the Set Address button 18. Click on the eth1 menu option within the Interfaces section 19. In the Network Interface 1 screen, enter the IP address of the eth1 interface, the farmside interface of the LoadMaster, in the Interface Address input field. 20.
VLM for Xen (Para Virtualized) Installation Guide The LoadMaster is now fully installed and ready to be used. For further information on how to configure and implement the Virtual LoadMaster, please refer to the LoadMaster documentation which can be downloaded from the http://www.KEMPtechnologies.com/documentation page. Copyright © 2002 - 2014 KEMP Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
VLM for Xen (Para Virtualized) Installation Guide 3 Troubleshooting and Notes 3.1 Cannot access the Web User Interface If a connection to the WUI cannot be established, network settings can be configured via the console view. 1. Login into the VLM via the console using the settings: lb100 login: bal Password: 1fourall Figure 3-1: Enter IP address 2.
VLM for Xen (Para Virtualized) Installation Guide Figure 3-3: Nameserver IP addresses 4. Enter a space-separated list of nameserver IP addresses. 5. A message will appear asking to continue licensing via the WUI. Try to access the IP address via a web browser. Ensure to enter https:// before the IP address. 6. Contact the local KEMP Customer Services Representative for further support if needed. 3.2 Common Xen Commands The following list describes some commonly used Xen commands.
VLM for Xen (Para Virtualized) Installation Guide 3.4 Items of Note The following are some items to note when using LoadMaster in a Xen environment. • A filename may not match the running DomU name. Do an XM list to get the DomU name. • Xen VM's can be administered "locally" by either emulated serial, via xm console OR emulated VGA via VNC • Usually the customer will have a bridge for networking, /dev/br0 or br1, etc. A VM will not start unless their networking is perfect.
VLM for Xen (Para Virtualized) Installation Guide Appendix A: Sample Configuration File #DO NOT EDIT name="LoadMaster-VLM" description="LoadMaster_VLM_6.0-40CM" memory=1024 maxmem=1024 vcpus=2 localtime=0 keymap="en-us" boot="c" #END OF DO NOT EDIT # Add MAC address here.
VLM for Xen (Para Virtualized) Installation Guide 4 References Unless otherwise specified, the below documents can be found at http://www.kemptechnologies.com/documentation. Licensing, Feature Description Copyright © 2002 - 2014 KEMP Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
VLM for Xen (Para Virtualized) Installation Guide Document History Date Ver. Change Reason for Change Resp. Nov 2012 1.0 Initial draft of the document Initial draft of the document DD Nov 2012 1.1 Updates made Introduction of VLM-DE product DD Jan 2013 1.2 Minor updates made As per 6.0-42 updates DD May 2013 1.3 Updates made As per 7.0-4 updates DD July 2013 1.4 Minor updates Updates made LB Aug 2013 1.5 Updates made New licensing process LB Sep 2013 1.
