When you deploy the XLServer OVA (whether on VMware ESXi or another hypervisor), the initial setup from the CLI is essential before moving on to the web console. Here are some guidelines:
1. Hostname & NTP configuration
You should configure both the hostname and NTP server during the first setup with the sysman CLI.
These values can be changed later at any time through the CLI (see Administration → Appliance Configuration via CLI in the documentation), but defining them early ensures proper system identity and time synchronization.
2. Static IP vs DHCP
For production environments, it is strongly recommended to assign a static IP address from the CLI during first setup.
DHCP can be used for quick testing or lab deployments, but static addressing avoids connectivity issues later on, especially when integrating with databases or external tools.
3. Resource allocation (vCPU / RAM)
For Standard and Professional Editions, we recommend allocating 8 vCPU and 32 GB RAM.
For Enterprise Edition, allocate at least 16 vCPU and 64 GB RAM.
4. Minimum configuration before using the Web Console
At a minimum, you must:
Once this is complete, you can connect to the web console as ADMIN to finalize setup (password change, license activation, datastore creation, etc.).