Installing RingQ on a KVM Server 

Introduction


Installing RingQ on a KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) server gives you a powerful and flexible environment to host your communications system securely and efficiently. KVM servers allow you to create and manage fully isolated virtual machines on a single physical server, giving you the freedom to allocate dedicated resources like CPU, RAM, and storage to each instance.

Using a KVM server is ideal for businesses and service providers who need:

  • Performance and reliability: KVM delivers near-native speed and stability, ensuring RingQ runs smoothly even under heavy usage.
  • Security through isolation: Each virtual machine operates independently, protecting your RingQ installation from other workloads.
  • Scalability and flexibility: You can easily expand, clone, or migrate RingQ instances as your communication needs grow.
  • Full control: With root access and full virtualization, you can customize the environment to meet specific network or compliance requirements.

This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of installing RingQ on a KVM server, from preparing your system to configuring and optimizing your deployment.

Download the ISO


1. Copy the Debian 11 ISO link for RingQ: https://download-global.ringq.ai/RingQ-8-7-xxx.iso.

Install RingQ on a KVM server.
2. Login the KVM server. Go to Media > Click Add ISO file > Put in the ISO URL link > Download.

Installing RingQ in a KVM Server


RingQ on a virtual server.
1. Go to Virtual server > Create VPS > Fill in the other option > Add Virtual server.

RingQ on KVM.
2. Go to Virtual Server > List ALL > Click the computer Icon to begin the installation.

Debian installer
3. From the Debian installer menu choose your mode of installation. Click “Install”.

Root password.
4. Enter the root password. Note down the password, as it will be used to log in via SSH.

Disk partitioning.
5. For partitioning the disk, select the method “Guided – use entire disk”.

Virtual disk partitioning KVM
6. Select the “Virtual Disk” for the partition. (The Disk Name can vary based on device model).

All files in one partition
7. Select the Partitioning scheme as “All files in one partition”.

Finish partitioning
8. Select the option “Finish partitioning and write changes to disk”.

9. Select “Yes” to write the changes to disks. The base system installation will now begin.

Install grub bootloader
10. Install grub bootloader, choose drive.

Enter the RingQ license key.
11. Enter the RingQ License Key.

12. The installation will begin and take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

13. After the RingQ file is installed, log in to the URL http://IPAddress/license.

Enter the license key and activate the server.
14. Enter the license key and activate the server.

Activate your RingQ license.
15. Access your instance URL: https://fqdn.ringq.ai/cloudapp after activating the license.

RingQ license activated.
16. Your license is now activated.