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Werk #17046: Xen Dom0 incorrectly detected as cmk/device_type:vm

Component Core & setup
Title Xen Dom0 incorrectly detected as cmk/device_type:vm
Date Feb 19, 2025
Level Trivial Change
Class Bug Fix
Compatibility Compatible - no manual interaction needed
Checkmk versions & editions
2.5.0b1 Checkmk Community, Checkmk Pro, Checkmk Ultimate, Checkmk Ultimate MT

Xen Dom0 hosts should not be classified as virtual machines. With this werk, the label 'cmk/device_type:vm' is no longer created for this type of host. Detection now follows official Xen Project criteria for identifying Dom0 vs DomU systems. For reference, see: https://wiki.xenproject.org/wiki/Xen_FAQ_Dom0#How_do_I_tell_if_I.27m_running_in_a_dom0_or_a_domU.3F To benefit from this change, the Checkmk Agent needs to be redeployed.

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