In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Cloudbox on Clear Linux Latest. Cloudbox is an all-in-one media server that allows you to manage your media collection and stream it to different devices. With Cloudbox, you can stream your favorite TV shows, movies, and music to your smart TV, smartphone, tablet, or any other device with a web browser.
Before we begin, make sure you have the following:
The first step is to update your Clear Linux system to the latest version. To do this, open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo swupd update
This command will update your system to the latest version.
The next step is to install Git and Ansible. Git is a version control system, and Ansible is an automation tool. Open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo swupd bundle-add git
sudo swupd bundle-add ansible
This will install Git and Ansible on your system.
Now, we will clone the Cloudbox repository. Open the terminal and run the following command:
git clone https://github.com/cloudbox/cloudbox.git
This will clone the Cloudbox repository to your system.
Now, we will configure Ansible. Navigate to the Cloudbox directory using the following command:
cd cloudbox/ansible
Open the hosts file and add your Clear Linux hostname or IP address. You can use any text editor to open the file. Here, we will use Nano:
sudo nano hosts
Add your Clear Linux hostname or IP address:
[cloudbox]
your-clear-linux-hostname-or-ip-address
Save the file and exit the editor.
Now, we will configure Cloudbox. Navigate to the group_vars directory using the following command:
cd ../group_vars
Open the all.yml file using your text editor:
sudo nano all.yml
In this file, you can configure your media server settings, such as the media directories, media libraries, and media players. You can also set up your Plex server and Sonarr and Radarr services. Modify the settings according to your preferences.
Save the file and exit the editor.
Now, we will install Cloudbox. Navigate to the root directory using the following command:
cd ../../
Run the following command to install Cloudbox:
ansible-playbook cloudbox.yml --connection=local
This will install Cloudbox on your Clear Linux installation.
Congratulations! You have installed Cloudbox on your Clear Linux Latest installation. With Cloudbox, you can easily manage your media collection and stream it to different devices. You can now access your media server by opening a web browser and entering your Clear Linux IP address or hostname followed by :8000. Enjoy your media collection!
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