.. _Installing Virtuozzo Infrastructure Platform:

Installing Virtuozzo Infrastructure Platform
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To install Virtuozzo Infrastructure Platform, do the following:

#. Prepare bootable media using the distribution ISO image (mount it to an IPMI virtual drive, create a bootable USB drive, or set up a PXE server).

#. Boot the server from the chosen media.

#. On the welcome screen, choose **Install Virtuozzo Infrastructure Platform**. After the installation program loads, you will see the **Installation Summary** screen.

#. Open the **EULA** screen and accept the end-user license agreement.

#. Open the **ROOT PASSWORD** screen and create a password for the root account.

#. Open the **NETWORK & HOST NAME** screen, configure a static IP address for the NIC and provide a hostname: either a fully qualified domain name (hostname, domainname) or a short name (hostname).

#. Open the **INSTALLATION DESTINATION** screen and select a device in the **Device Selection** section. Configure other options if required.

#. Open the **ACRONIS STORAGE** screen, in the **Component Installation** section, choose **Management Panel and Storage**.

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#. Make sure that the appropriate network interface is selected in both **Management Panel network** and **Management network** drop-down lists.

#. Create a password for a superadmin account of the management panel, confirm it in the corresponding field.

#. Click **Done** and **Begin Installation**.

Once the installation is complete, the node will reboot automatically and you will see a welcome prompt with the address at which you can log in to the Virtuozzo Infrastructure Platform management panel. For example:

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.. note:: If prompted, add the security certificate to browser's exceptions.
