How to Install Ansible-NAS on Fedora Server Latest

Ansible-NAS is an open-source project that allows users to turn their personal computers or servers into a Network-Attached Storage (NAS) system. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of Ansible-NAS on the latest version of Fedora Server.

Prerequisites

Before starting, you should have:

• A computer or server running the latest version of Fedora Server
• A user account with administrative privileges
• A stable internet connection

Step 1: Install Git

The first step is to install Git. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo dnf install git

This will install Git on your system.

Step 2: Clone the Ansible-NAS repository

Next, clone the Ansible-NAS repository to your system. Run the following command in the terminal:

git clone https://github.com/DaveStephens/ansible-nas.git

This will create a new directory named "ansible-nas" containing all the necessary files.

Step 3: Install Ansible

Ansible is an open-source automation tool that is used to deploy and manage applications on different servers. Install Ansible using the following command:

sudo dnf install ansible

Step 4: Configure the Hosts file

Ansible-NAS uses a hosts file to define the servers that will be used to create the NAS. Open the "hosts.ini" file in the "ansible-nas" directory using your preferred text editor:

sudo nano ansible-nas/hosts.ini

Update the IP address or hostname of your server in the "nas" section of the hosts file.

[nas]
192.168.1.100 ansible_user=root ansible_ssh_pass=your_password

Save and close the file.

Step 5: Install Ansible-NAS

Run the following command to install Ansible-NAS:

cd ansible-nas
ansible-playbook nas.yml -i hosts.ini

This will start the installation process. It may take some time to complete, depending on your internet speed and system configuration.

Step 6: Access the Ansible-NAS Web Interface

Once the installation is complete, you can access the Ansible-NAS web interface by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of your server followed by ":8000". For example, if your server's IP address is "192.168.1.100", enter "192.168.1.100:8000" in your web browser.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Ansible-NAS on Fedora Server Latest. You can now start using Ansible-NAS to create a powerful and flexible NAS solution.

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