Re: [Xen-users] Xen and other server processes

[Sadique Puthen <sputhenp@xxxxxxxxxx>]

nicedream wrote:
> Hi, I currently have a Xen VPS server (which I pay for monthly) that I use to
> host my own personal email, web sites, etc
>
> I have started teaching a class on Linux, and would like to possibly give my
> students their own Xen environment so they can each have root access.  I am
> looking at dedicated servers for this.
>
> My question:  Is it possible (and advisable) to divide a dedicated box up
> partially for Xen domUs?  For instance, can I can I run several domUs and
> dedicate half my disk space/memory for that, and then save the rest for my
> own server processes outside of Xen?  Or would I dedicate the whole box to
> Xen, and then just allocate myself a Xen instance with 50% of the resources? 
> Basically, can Xen and other servers coexist peacefully?
>   
Both are doable and from a Security POV, the latter is preferred.

--Sadique

> While I am posting, I will ask another question that I think I already know
> the answer to.  Is there any way to create a Xen instance without a
> dedicated IP address for that instance?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Brian
>   
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