Xen Hypervisor 4.14.3 vs 4.14.3.config

glenjennings · April 30, 2022, 12:34am

I’m new to Qubes and I am trying to follow the installation guide as I install the OS but I am noticing it is a outdated in a few places. There is no longer an option for the addons for Debian and Whonix in the installation process where users have to check the box, I am assuming it was probably moved to the standard install for all Qubes OS or something.

I also noticed that once you move into post-installation setup there is now two options for the Xen Hypervisor. I am new to Qubes, and new to Linux so I am just trying to make sure I don’t mess anything up. The two options are:

Xen Hypervisor, version 4.14.3
Xen Hypervisor, versions 4.14.3.config

I tried looking up information about it in the forums and across google and reddit but I dont see any information pertaining to this. I even tried looking on the Xen Hypervisor website. I am assuming I should just do the “normal” 4.14.3 option, but I want to make sure that by not choosing .config that I am not going to miss the step that allows you to choose the default “Initial Setup” Qubes. Can someone please explain what the difference between these two options is?

slcoleman · May 1, 2022, 2:30am

Take a look at the qvm-template command in dom0. You should be able to list the available templates there, and install what you want.

glenjennings · May 13, 2022, 6:31am

This issue was determined to be related to a different underlying problem with the installation. An issue/bug report has been created on GitHub and the Qubes OS team has marked as a bug that needs diagnosing. If any future users run into a similar issue as this one you can find this bug report to add any additional details or information you may have at the following link

github.com/QubesOS/qubes-issues

Installation: Anaconda: Not asking for VNC because we don't have a network

opened 02:38PM - 04 May 22 UTC

glenjennings

T: bug C: installer P: default needs diagnosis

[How to file a helpful issue](https://www.qubes-os.org/doc/issue-tracking/) #…## Qubes OS release 4.1.0 ### Brief summary I do NOT have a computer/technical background and this is my first time trying to install any form of Linux OS. I'm just trying to install this OS on a remote dedicated server as it has the perfect threat model that I need for the server. I've tried my best to figure this out and I don't know what else to do and I am ready to give up because I'm mentally exhausted. I can't get past installation of the OS from ISO. Once the Installation process reaches the point when the Anaconda scripts start running it says Starting installer, one moment... anaconda xx.xxx.xx for Qubes R4.0.1 started. * installation log files are stored in /tmp during the installation * shell is available on TTY2 * if the graphical installation interface fails to start, try again with the inst.text boot option to start text installation* when reporting a bug add logs from /tmp as a separate text/plain attachments 18:02:41 Not asking for VNC because we don't have a network 18:02:41 X startup failed, aborting installation 18:02:41 X startup failed, aborting installation The installation cannot continue and the system will be rebooted. Press ENTER to continue ### Steps to reproduce 1.) Downloaded fresh Qubes OS 4.1.0 ISO from https://www.qubes-os.org/downloads/ 2.) Verified the source using GPG detached signature 3.) Logged in to my remote dedicated server viewer using .jnlp KVM IPMI access 4.) Attached ISO to KVM IPMI virtual media 5.) Turned on dedicated server and selected the boot option manager 6.) Selected the option that had my virtual CD ISO to boot from 7.) Installation begins successfully and log information starts to flow on the screen 8.) That stage completes and the log says closing Plymouth 9.) The screen clears and a green bar shows up on the bottom of the black screen and the aforementioned pops-up on the screen saying that there's no network. Then it goes to a black screen and I've tried leaving it overnight and have to ultimately restart the computer and try installation again. ### Expected behavior Qubes OS To install successfully ### Actual behavior Qubes OS doesn't install ### System Configuration CPU: Intel i7-7700(k) 4.2GHz Mobo: Supermicro X11SSH-F BIOS: Supermicro Version 2.7 (Most recent update) GPU: None Memory: 64GB DDR4 RAM 2400MHz Storage: 4 - 500GB NVMe SSD (2 RAID0 Configured with a hardware Raid Controller) Network: 1GBps Ethernet ### Attempts to Fix the Issue * Verified system meets the minimum requirements (https://www.qubes-os.org/doc/system-requirements/) * UEFI Boot, Legacy Boot, DUAL Boot (https://www.qubes-os.org/doc/installation-troubleshooting/#not-asking-for-vnc-because-we-dont-have-a-network--x-startup-failed-aborting-installation--pane-is-dead-error-during-installation) * Disabled Secure Boot * Ensured VT-D is Enabled * Downloaded new ISO two additional times and re-attempted installation about 6-7 times * Searched for answers in Qubes Forums, and tried asking and posting on my own in Qubes Forums * Tried searching on the web for answers ### Web pages that referenced this issue that I read through trying to fix this myself https://www.reddit.com/r/Qubes/comments/ppctr3/cannot_install_not_asking_for_vnc_because_we_dont/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Qubes/comments/bfhrpn/installation_doesnt_actually_install_or_install/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Qubes/comments/bfjtlf/installer_stuck/ https://forum.qubes-os.org/t/not-asking-for-vnc-becouse-we-dont-have-a-network/3164 https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=952801 https://groups.google.com/g/qubes-users/c/-5dFjugKzLY https://forum.qubes-os.org/t/installation-failing-on-new-pc-the-installation-cannot-continue/5259/6 https://forum.qubes-os.org/t/qubes-installation-on-new-2-000-high-end-pc-takes-60-minutes-to-load/10917/8 And more...

Thank you so much to everyone who tried to assist me with this issue, I truly appreciate it!