How to Install MeshCentral on Clear Linux Latest

MeshCentral is a web-based remote management and monitoring system for devices and servers. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install MeshCentral on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure that your Clear Linux Latest is up-to-date, and you have root access to it. You may need to install git and Node.js if they are not installed on your system. You can use the following commands to do so:

sudo swupd update
sudo swupd bundle-add git nodejs-basic

Installing MeshCentral

Follow the steps given below to install MeshCentral on Clear Linux Latest:

1. Clone the MeshCentral Repository

Open the terminal and navigate to the directory where you want to clone the MeshCentral repository. Clone the repository using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/Ylianst/MeshCentral.git

2. Install Required Dependencies

Navigate to the MeshCentral directory and install the required dependencies using npm. Run the following command:

cd MeshCentral
npm install

3. Configure MeshCentral

Create a configuration file for MeshCentral using the sample configuration file provided with the installation. Run the following command:

cp config-sample.txt config.txt

4. Start MeshCentral

Start MeshCentral using the following command:

node meshcentral

5. Access MeshCentral

Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080 to access MeshCentral. If you are accessing MeshCentral from a remote machine, replace localhost with the IP address of the Clear Linux Latest machine.

Conclusion

Now that you have installed MeshCentral on Clear Linux Latest, you can start managing and monitoring your devices and servers remotely. You can customize the MeshCentral configuration and explore the features provided by the platform to suit your requirements.

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