# Try Out Citrix Hypervisor (XenServer) in VirtualBox

NOTE: This is a helpful exercise to get familiar with the Citrix Hypervisor (XenServer) user interface and terminology but is not recommended for production use.

1. Download the Citrix Hypervisor (XenServer) .iso file Download
2. Create an account to complete the download
3. Launch Virtualbox
4. Create a New VM by selecting Machine > New

   Name: XenServer
   Machine Folder: C:\VMs
   Type: Linux
   Version: Other (64-bit)
   Memory Size: 8192 MB
   Hard disk: Create a virtual hard disk now

5. Click Create
6. On the Create Virtual Hard Disk dialog

   Name the virtual disk image XenServer.vdi
   File size: 500 GB
   Hard disk file type: VDI
   Storage on physical hard disk: Dynamically Allocated

7. Click Create
8. Select the VM and Click Settings
9. Select System > Processor
10. Give the VM at least 2 processors
11. Check the Enable Nested VT-x/AMD-V
12. Select Display
13. Slide the Video Memory to 128 MB
14. Select Network
15. Set the attached to dropdown to Bridged Adapter
16. Select Storage
17. Click on the CD-ROM drive
18. Select the disc dropdown to the right > Choose a virtual optical disc file...
19. Browse to and select the downloaded Citrix Hypervisor (XenServer) .iso file
20. Click OK
21. Select the hard disk dropdown to the right
22. Click the Create button at the top
23. Change the size to 500 GB > Click Create
24. Click OK to accept the settings
25. Make sure the XenServer VM is selected and click Start > Normal
26. Select a keyboard mapping > Ok
27. Select Ok to begin the installation
28. Select Accept EULA
29. Press Spacebar to select the 500GB VBOX HARDDISK
30. Arrow down and check the Enable thin provisioning box
31. Select Ok
32. Select Local Media > Ok
33. Enter and confirm a root password
34. Configure the network > Ok
35. Specify a hostname > Ok
36. Set the time zone > Ok
37. Select Using NTP > Ok
38. Select Ok at the NTP server setup
39. Select Install Citrix Hypervisor
40. Select No at the supplemental packs installation screen
41. After the installation completes, select Devices > Optical Drives > Remove disk from virtual drive
42. Select Ok to reboot
43. Welcome to Citrix Hypervisor (XenServer) inside VirtualBox

## Installing Citrix XenCenter

1. Go back to the download page and download XenCenter Download
2. Install the downloaded .msi
3. Launch Citrix XenCenter
4. Click the Add a Server option in the main window
5. Enter the IP address and root password to the Citrix Hypervisor VM