Ubuntu server 12.04 on XenServer 5.5 – Won’t boot from iso

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I can't get the Ubuntu server 12.04 ISO to boot in XenServer 5.5.

It is not a problem with the ISO or the share because I have used the iso to install locally and I can install other ISOs from the same share.

I imagine it has something to do with the template because one isnt installed for this version of ubuntu. I am creating the VM using "Other install media" as the template.

Best Answer

Zeal, what I have done to get virtual Ubuntu hosts is to first follow the steps on this website. This will give you an Ubuntu 10.04 Template, I then used this template with newer version's of Ubuntu server via an ISO. Although you may be best to just run 10.04 to avoid any complications which may crop up in the future.

I also thought it might be worth mentioning to you one of the main issues I find with Ubuntu machines running in XenServer; Rebooting a hung HVM in XenServer.