----- Original Message ----
> From: Bernhard Gschaider <bgschaid_lists@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: centos@xxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Tuesday, 18 August, 2009 18:56:36
> Subject: virt-manager crashes Host during installation of guest
>
>
> Hi!
>
> I have the following problem: I have a server (CentOS 5.3 x86_64) on
> which I want to install a virtual Xen-machine (CentOS 5.3 x86_64), I
> ssh from my workstation (Centos 5.3 x86_64 .... do you see the pattern ;) )
> to that server and start the virt-manager. I create a new Guest
> (Paravirtualiuzed) and point it to the server with the installation
> files (CentOS 5.3, but I already said that). The manager creates the
> disk image an then opens the Graphical console for
> installation. Sometime around the point where the installation program
> wants me to select the keyboard the graphical console it freezes. The
> server is completely dead (no console, no disk activity, no ping, only
> a reset will "repair" it)
>
> My question: am I doing something stupid? But I figured "They're all
> the same system, this must work"
>
> I don't want to play around with it too much as the server is also our
> file-server and people start complaining.
>
> So any hint will be greatly appreciated (otherwise I'll have to setup
> another machine for the guests)
Personally, I use the technique described in the Wiki - http://wiki.centos.org/HowTos/Xen/InstallingCentOSDomU
It has worked flawlessly for me every time. Once you have one install config file and one for running, you can easily make copies to accommodate extra guests. You don't have to do the kickstart bit if you're happy to select your options at install time, like a normal install.
When I did first use virt-manager, it seemed okay. I didn't want to become dependent on a GUI tool, though.
xen-user list is a good place for further Xen specific advice.
I would also recommend using the Xen hypervisor and tools at the gitco repository. http://www.gitco.de/repo/
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