Setup OpenBSD 5.5 64-bit

This article walks you through setting up OpenBSD 5.5 (64-bit) on KVM with an AKLWEB HOST VPS.

Step 1

Log in to the AKLWEB HOST control panel.

Step 2

Click the DEPLOY tab.

Step 3

Choose server type and location.

Step 4

Choose Custom (ISO) from the 64-bit tab.

Step 5

You will need to provide an ISO image for the Virtual ISO section. Provide the path to the ISO from an official source, or with a mirror of your own. Examples:

http://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/5.5/amd64/install55.iso ftp://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/5.5/amd64/install55.iso

Your file will show progress as it uploads.

install55.iso
Uploaded 2014-10-08 22:44:38    progress: 0%        0 MB  

install55.iso
Uploaded 2014-09-10 10:36:29    Available    32bdbd9ebd33709b8996ca9feab64e4b    248 MB

After your file has been uploaded, a checksum will be calculated. In this case, the checksum calculated is an MD5.

Step 6

Select your OpenBSD ISO image from the dropdown list (after your ISO has finished uploading). Choose install55.iso from the dropdown list.

Step 7

Choose your desired server size (and associated cost). Then pick any optional features, such as IPv6.

Step 8

Place your order. Once your VPS is ready, the status will indicate Running

Note: Up to this point, we have not installed OpenBSD. We simply have booted the CD ISO.

Step 9

Access the VPS by clicking on it, then select the View Console button. This will launch an HTML5 VNC-like utility called noVNC. You may need to disable your pop-up blocker for aklwebhost.com.

Step 10

When the console opens, you are presented with the OpenBSD installation shell prompt. The options available are:

(I)nstall, (U)pgrade, (A)utoinstall, or (S)hell

Proceed with your installation type of choice.

Note: noVNC has been known to be touchy. When you press the [ENTER] key as your install progresses, just do so lightly and quickly, or it may repeat. All in all, noVNC works well, just be careful with keypress repeats.