How to install Fusion Directory on Clear Linux Latest

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of installing Fusion Directory on Clear Linux Latest. Fusion Directory is an open source web-based interface for managing users, groups, services, and devices in a directory-based network. With Fusion Directory, you can manage your network resources centrally from a web interface.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A server running Clear Linux Latest
• Root access to the server
• Basic knowledge of the Linux command line

Step 1: Update the system

First, we will update the system by running the following command:

sudo swupd update

Step 2: Install Fusion Directory dependencies

Next, we need to install the dependencies required by Fusion Directory. Run the following command:

sudo swupd bundle-add web-server php72 mariadb nano

This command will install the web-server bundle, the PHP 7.2 runtime environment, MariaDB database server, and the Nano text editor.

Step 3: Install Fusion Directory

Now we can install Fusion Directory by running the following command:

sudo swupd bundle-add fusiondirectory

This command will download and install Fusion Directory and its dependencies.

Step 4: Configure MySQL database

We need to configure the MariaDB database that Fusion Directory will use. Run the following command to start the MySQL command line client:

sudo mysql -u root -p

You will be prompted for the MariaDB root user password. Enter it and press Enter.

Once you are in the MySQL command line client, create a new database for Fusion Directory:

CREATE DATABASE fusiondirectory;

Next, create a new user and grant it the necessary privileges:

CREATE USER 'fusiondirectory'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON fusiondirectory.* TO 'fusiondirectory'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

Remember to replace "password" with a strong password. You can exit the MySQL command line client by typing "exit".

Step 5: Configure Fusion Directory

Now we need to configure Fusion Directory by editing its configuration file. Run the following command to open the configuration file:

sudo nano /etc/fusiondirectory/fusiondirectory.conf

In this file, set the database connection parameters. Replace the following lines:

#database_type='mdb2'
#database_datasource='host=localhost;dbname=fusiondirectory'
#database_login='cn=admin,dc=fusiondirectory,dc=org'
#database_password='password'

With:

database_type='mdb2'
database_datasource='mysql://fusiondirectory:password@localhost/fusiondirectory'
database_login=''
database_password=''

Remember to replace "password" with the password you set for the MySQL user.

Save and exit the file by pressing Ctrl+X, Y, and Enter.

Step 6: Initialize Fusion Directory

Now we can initialize the Fusion Directory LDAP database. Run the following command:

sudo fusiondirectory-insert-schema

This command will create the LDAP database schema and initialize the database.

Step 7: Start the web server

Finally, we need to start the web server to access Fusion Directory. Run the following command:

sudo systemctl start httpd

Now open your web browser and go to "http://localhost/fusiondirectory". You should see the Fusion Directory login page.

Log in with the default credentials:

• Username: "cn=admin,dc=fusiondirectory,dc=org"
• Password: "admin"

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Fusion Directory on Clear Linux Latest.

Conclusion

Fusion Directory is a powerful tool for managing your directory-based network resources. By following this tutorial, you have learned how to install Fusion Directory on Clear Linux Latest and configure it for your needs.

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