On Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 12:30, Pandu Poluan <pa...@poluan.info> wrote: > On Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 00:03, Pandu Poluan <pa...@poluan.info> wrote: >> Hello! >> >> I'm trying to run Gentoo in PV-mode on XenServer 5.6. I have been >> unsuccessful for the past 8 or 9 attempts (I've lost count already). >> >> So, I'd like to know if any of you have successfully paravirtualized >> Gentoo on XenServer? >> >> I also have some questions: >> >> 1. Is it true that PV mode is supported only on amd64 kernel? Because >> when I do a 'make menuconfig' on x86, some Xen-related options are not >> visible. >> >> 1a. What about the 'hardened' kernel? >> >> 2. Does XenServer's pygrub require an initrd? If so, how do I make one >> without using 'genkernel'? >> >> 3. Is there any settings I should be careful of, beside those related >> to Xen? Like, such-and-such *must* be included or excluded? >> >> Thank you for you kind help :) > > Okay. With 'genkernel' I've managed to boot and see the login prompt. > > However, it seems to ignore all inputs. I.e., I can't type my login. > > But if I press XenCenter's "Shutdown" button, it shutdowns properly, > and provided the message "System halted" > > Any pointers? >
More update on my odyssey. I went back to HVM and reboot using the Install CD. I did a 'chroot' followed by 'rc-update add sshd default' and 'emerge iproute2' (forgot those two the first time). 'poweroff', went back to PV mode, and ... Yay! Now I can SSH into the VM. And indeed, memory usage is minimal (approx 28 MB). But I still can't login via Xen's virtual console (hvc0). Same as before: Got the 'login:' prompt, but can't type anything. I'll try mucking around with the .config. I have a feeling I disabled one thing too many... Rgds, -- Pandu E Poluan ~ IT Optimizer ~ Visit my Blog: http://pepoluan.posterous.com
