How to attach to an ISO repository on Citrix XenServer

How to attach to an ISO repository on Citrix XenServer using XenCenter.  This has been tested with Citrix XenServer 5.6.

1. Log in to the XenServer host:

2. Select the XenServer server:

3. Click the Storage tab:

4. Click the New SR button:

5. Under ISO Library select NFS ISO:

6. Click the Next button and enter values similar to the screenshot below.  These are only examples; the ISO repository must already exist.  If these values are not known then you must get them from your System or Network Administrator.

  • Name: Abiquo ISO library                            This is a friendly name given to the above share.  It can be anything descriptive.
  • Share Name: nas.abiquo.com:/nfs/ISOs    This is the share on the above server that’s exporting the mount point, followed by the mount point.  The server hostname or IP address can be used.
  • Advanced Options                                        You can enter any additional configuration options for the mount point here.

7. After clicking the Finish button the ISO repository should be created:

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