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? Rgds, -- Pandu E Poluan ~ IT Optimizer ~ Visit my Blog: http://pepoluan.posterous.com
