Installing CloudStack on Clear Linux Latest

CloudStack is an open-source cloud computing platform that allows you to manage virtualized environments. In this tutorial, we will discuss the steps of installing CloudStack on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

Step 1: Update the System

The first step is to update your system by running the following command:

sudo swupd update

This will update all the packages and dependencies on your system.

Step 2: Install CloudStack Dependencies

Now, install the required dependencies for CloudStack by running the following command:

sudo swupd bundle-add java-runtime containers-virt cloud-services-database cloud-services

This will install the required packages and dependencies for CloudStack.

Step 3: Download and Install CloudStack

Download the latest version of CloudStack from the official Apache website using the following command:

wget https://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.cgi/cloudstack/4.15.0.0/apache-cloudstack-4.15.0.0-src.tar.bz2

Extract the downloaded file to the /opt/ directory using the following command:

sudo tar -xvf apache-cloudstack-4.15.0.0-src.tar.bz2 -C /opt/

Rename the extracted directory to cloudstack using the following command:

sudo mv /opt/apache-cloudstack-4.15.0.0-src /opt/cloudstack

Navigate to the /opt/cloudstack directory using the following command:

cd /opt/cloudstack

Run the following command to build and install the CloudStack:

./install.sh -d -u

The above command will build and install CloudStack on your system. It may take some time to complete the installation process.

Step 4: Configure CloudStack

Now, configure CloudStack by running the following command:

./setup/cloudstack-setup-databases cloud:<password>@localhost --deploy-as=root --mysql

Make sure to replace <password> with your MySQL root password.

Once the database is configured, configure the management server by running the following command:

./setup/cloudstack-setup-management

Follow the instructions to configure the management server.

Step 5: Start CloudStack Services

Start the CloudStack services by running the following command:

systemctl start cloudstack-management
systemctl enable cloudstack-management

This will start the CloudStack management server and enable it to start automatically on boot.

Step 6: Access CloudStack Web Console

Access the CloudStack web console by navigating to the following URL in your web browser:

http://<your_server_ip>:8080/client/

Login with the default username and password:

username: admin
password: password

That's it! You have successfully installed CloudStack on Clear Linux Latest.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have learned how to install CloudStack on Clear Linux Latest. CloudStack is a powerful and scalable cloud computing platform that can help you manage virtualized environments. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below.

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