Question
How to install SolusVM 2 Compute Resource (CR)?
Answer
The term "Compute Resource" in SolusVM 2 refers to hypervisors connected to the SolusVM 2 Management Server environment. These resources (CPU, RAM, and disk space) are utilized by customers to deploy their isolated servers (Virtual Machines or VPS).
Note: In SolusVM 2, the term "Compute Resource" has a broader definition than usual. It encompasses both actual compute resources (CPU and RAM) and storage resources (disk space).
Installation requirements
OS | List of supported OSs |
Architecture |
x86_64 for CentOS 7, Ubuntu 18, Virtuozzo 7.0.14 and later x86_64 or ARM64 (aarch64) for AlmaLinux 8, CentOS 8, CentOS Stream, Debian 10, Debian 11, Ubuntu 20 |
RAM | Minimum 8 GB |
Free disk space | Minimum 100 GB |
Allowed connections to ports |
TCP 22 (SSH) TCP 8080 (Agent) TCP 7778 (VNC) |
Caution: For resiliency reasons, we do not recommend using a Management Server as a Compute Resource, even though it is technically possible.
Note: You can add a Compute Resource even if its CPU core count exceeds your license limits. A Compute Resource is not counted until a virtual server is deployed on it.
To add a compute resource:
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Go to Compute Resources and click Add Compute Resource.
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Provide a name for your resource.
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Specify the hostname or IP address of the server you want to connect as a Compute Resource.
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Choose how to connect to the server:
- If via SSH, enter root as the SSH login and the root password.
If via SSH keys, select SSH Key and either paste an existing private SSH key or generate a new key pair.
Note: SolusVM 2 uses the server’s credentials only once (during the initial connection as a Compute Resource) and does not store them.
- If via SSH, enter root as the SSH login and the root password.
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Click Save.
SolusVM 2 will now check if the server you are trying to connect as a Compute Resource meets the requirements. If the server does not support virtualization, you will see the following error message:
In this case, enable virtualization in the server BIOS settings. Refer to your processor manufacturer’s documentation for guidance.
- If the server passed the checks and was connected as a Compute Resource, you will see the screen that suggests selecting a network interface and configuring the network.
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Select the network interface and click Configure Network.
Warning: Configuring the network poses the risk of permanently losing network access to the server. Proceed only if you have one of the following:
- Physical access to the server
- Access to the server’s serial console
- 24/7/365 server support
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Click OK to start the network configuration.
Once the network configuration is finished, you will see the connected server in the Compute Resources list.
Note: By default, SolusVM 2 creates Compute Resources with a routed network type. If this type isn’t suitable for your network, change the compute resource’s network type to bridged.

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