How to Install OpenMediaVault on Debian Latest

OpenMediaVault is an open-source network-attached storage (NAS) solution that allows you to create your own home file server. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install OpenMediaVault on Debian Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we start the installation process, you need to have the following prerequisites:

• A system running Debian Latest with a user account having sudo privileges.

• Access to the internet.

• Storage devices to store your files.

Step 1: Update System Packages

The first step is to update the system packages. To do this, run the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

This command will update all the packages installed on your system.

Step 2: Download and Install OpenMediaVault

OpenMediaVault can be easily installed on Debian Latest by adding its repositories to the apt sources list. Follow the steps to add the OpenMediaVault repositories to your system.

1. Download and add the signature for the OpenMediaVault repository.

wget -O - https://openmediavault.github.io/packages/debian/omvapt-incoming.asc | sudo apt-key add -

2. Add the OpenMediaVault repository to the apt sources list.

echo "deb https://openmediavault.github.io/packages/debian/ arrakis main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/openmediavault.list

3. Update the system to apply the changes.

sudo apt update

4. Install the OpenMediaVault package.

sudo apt install openmediavault -y

During the installation, you will be prompted to select a web administration interface. Choose the web-based administration interface that you prefer.

Step 3: Accessing OpenMediaVault Web Interface

Now that the installation is complete, you can access the OpenMediaVault web interface by navigating to your system's IP address in your web browser using the following URL:

http://<your_system_IP_address>:8080

You will be prompted to enter the username and password for the web interface. The default username is "admin" and the password is "openmediavault."

Step 4: Configuring OpenMediaVault

Once you have logged in to the OpenMediaVault web interface, you can start configuring it by creating shared folders, setting up user accounts, and configuring network settings.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed OpenMediaVault on Debian Latest. You can now create your own home file server to store and manage your files.

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