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The ISO installation method provides a streamlined deployment of UTMStack with a pre-configured Ubuntu Server environment.

Prerequisites

Installation Process

1

Download the ISO Image

Download the UTMStack ISO image from the official website:Download UTMStack ISO
2

Create Installation Media

For physical servers:
  • Burn the ISO to a USB drive or DVD
  • Use tools like Rufus, balenaEtcher, or dd
For virtual machines:
  • Mount the ISO directly in your virtualization platform
  • Configure VM settings according to resource requirements
3

Boot from ISO

Boot your server or virtual machine from the ISO image:
  • Configure BIOS/UEFI to boot from USB/DVD (physical servers)
  • Start the VM with the ISO mounted (virtual machines)
4

Complete Installation

Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the Ubuntu Server installation.The ISO includes a pre-configured UTMStack installation that will be set up automatically.
5

Initial System Access

After installation completes and the system reboots, log in using the default Ubuntu Server credentials.

Default Credentials

Ubuntu Server Access

The default Ubuntu Server credentials are:
  • Username: utmstack
  • Password: utmstack
Security Recommendation: Change the default Ubuntu credentials immediately after first login using the passwd command.

UTMStack Web Interface

Once the system is fully configured:
  • Username: admin
  • Password: Generated during installation (found in /root/utmstack.yml)

Accessing the System

SSH Access

Connect to your UTMStack server via SSH:
ssh utmstack@your-server-ip

Web Interface

Access the UTMStack web interface using HTTPS:
https://your-server-ip-or-hostname
Always use HTTPS (not HTTP) to access the login page for secure communication.

Post-Installation Security

1

Change Default Passwords

Update both the Ubuntu system password and UTMStack admin password:
# Change Ubuntu user password
passwd
Change the UTMStack admin password through the web interface after logging in.
2

Configure Firewall

Review and configure firewall rules according to your security requirements.
3

Secure Configuration File

Protect the configuration file containing sensitive information:
sudo chmod 600 /root/utmstack.yml

Next Steps

After successful installation:
  1. Configure network settings
  2. Set up firewall rules
  3. Configure your first data sources
  4. Review security settings

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