This way, there's no default password when the unit is shipped. So on first boot, the user will be asked to create one. How to configure your PXE setup for XCP-ngĮven better, you can even leave the root password empty.Our recently updated documentation explains: That's where automated installs enter the game! Thanks to PXE and the answer file mechanism, Protectli is able to create a fully automated process to install XCP-ng. Obviously, you don't want to manually install XCP-ng on each machine you sell (well, in theory, you can if you want hire someone to do that all day). To learn more about Protectli and Coreboot, you can read about it here: Behind the scenesĪnd while we are here, let's explore the best way to deliver XCP-ng on those machines, in a fully automated way. What's also interesting: these units can be shipped with Coreboot, allowing an even more Open Source stack, from the bottom to the top.
FW6D and FW6E: two models with XCP-ng pre-installed XCP-ng will be available on Vault products, specifically FW6D and FW6E units. These machines are entirely fanless, and able to run in various environments outside the datacenter. It's also perfectly aligned with our feedback: we are seeing an increasing demand regarding virtualization and edge computing. Protectli is dedicated to providing reliable, cost effective, and secure computer equipment that doesn't lock you into proprietary vendors and expensive contracts.ĭue to the high demand for XCP-ng on their machines, the next logical step for Protectli was to have XCP-ng preinstalled so it could be delivered out-of-the-box for their customers.
XCP-ng is entirely compatible with Protectli products and we published a blog post about it 6 months ago. Included 12v Power Supply, VESA mount kit, Serial Console Cable, Quick Start Guide, wire harness and bracket for internal 2.5 SSD. A further example of XCP-ng success! A logical move These firewalls are built like tanks AND they run Coreboot so you’ll have as much piece of mind as possible that your firewall is secure.We are proud to present our first hardware partner selling machines with XCP-ng preinstalled. Looking for a new firewall? Check out Protectli.
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