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Learning, configuring, and troubleshooting XCP-ng and Xen Orchestra.

Deep dives, how-tos, and war stories from running the Vates stack in production. Every post carries a version badge for what it applies to — check it before following any how-to. Browse by version or series.

Xen Orchestra two ways: XOA vs. building from sources — the honest comparison

Same codebase, two very different operational postures. What the appliance buys you, what the from-sources build demands from you, and how to decide — plus the install walkthrough for both.

July 8, 2026 · 4 min · TMK XO 5.9x