KVM

To deploy the KVM-based Plixer Scrutinizer virtual appliance, take note of the following additional requirements and proceed with the subsequent setup process:

Additional requirements for KVM deployments:

• KVM 16

• Latest Plixer Scrutinizer virtual appliance for KVM

Deploying the KVM virtual appliance

1. Create a directory for your install by entering:

   mkdir kvm/Scrut_VM_Guide/
   

2. Download the latest version of the Plixer Scrutinizer virtual appliance for KVM by entering wget https://files.plixer.com/Scrutinizer_KVM_Image.tar.gz.

   wget https://files.plixer.com/Scrutinizer_KVM_Image.tar.gz
   

   Hint

   If the above URL does not work, contact Plixer Technical Support.

3. Unzip the file on your KVM server to the new directory:

   sudo tar xvzf Scrutinizer_KVM_Image.tar.gz
   

4. Run the script to install the Plixer Scrutinizer virtual appliance:

   sudo ./install-kvm-scrut.shared
   

5. Wait for the confirmation that the virtual machine has been created from the image.

Once Plixer Scrutinizer virtual machine has been created, log in using the command virsh console Scrutinizer with the credentials plixer:scrutinizer and proceed with the basic configuration process.