Get Started

Setting up the xcware platform can be accomplished in four simple steps. Once finished, we'll have a basic self-contained xcware universal computing platform operational, as illustrated in the image below.

Simple Structure

The installation process is straightforward. Let's begin.


What do we need?


  • To follow this guide, you will need some basic Linux skills:
    • Experience with the Linux installation process.
    • Familiarity with using text editors like "vi" or "nano".
    • Understanding of network configuration.

  • One Bare Metal, Virtual, or Cloud machine for the Nexus Server:
    • Minimum of 1 CPU, but 2 or more are recommended.
    • Minimum of 4 GB of RAM.
    • Minimum of 50 GB of free disk space
    • 64 bit Windows, 64 bit Windows Server, or 64 bit Debian/RHEL-based Linux distributions as the operating system

  • One Bare Metal, Virtual, or Cloud machine for the Nebula System.
    • Minimum of 4 CPU.
    • Minimum of 16 GB of RAM.
    • Minimum of 150 GB of disk space
    • One of the supported 64 bit Linux distributions as the operating system
To initiate the xcware platform setup, we must:
  1. Install Nexus
  2. Configure Nexus
  3. Prepare a Linux Server
  4. Deploy Nebula
  5. Provision your first instance

We utilize xcware specifically for our external CAD/CAE workforce needs. Our vGPU Workstations outperform our previously used VMware Horizon on the same hardware. More importantly, it is now easier to onboard and scalable for every project.

— Mark K.
IT-Manager @ Bielomatik

I rely on xcware for crafting and implementing solutions for my clients due to its scalability and quick setup time for projects. 8 out of 10 customers remain with the initial xcware project setup, streamlining my delivery process.

— Thomas B.
Cloud Solutions Architect

We have successfully migrated 500+ servers and desktops from VMware to xcware. We extend our gratitude to the xcware Consulting Team for delivering exceptional work.

— Franco O.
IT Manager @ SportSA

We were pleasantly surprised by how effortlessly we could construct our Big Data platform and extend it to various production lines across the globe.

— Simone C.
Big Data Engineer @ UBX

As a developer specializing in native cloud solutions, I am delighted that xcware is available for free for developers like me. This allows me to enhance my cloud skills and expand my expertise.

— Sindra L.
Cloud Engineer

My favorite is the Flow-fx engine and the API. With Nexus Flow-fx, you can automate everything, and I mean everything! I manage over 150+ Linux servers fully automated.

— Mirco. W.
Linux Administrator @ S&P

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