CFEngine is a popular automation and configuration management tool that helps to automate IT infrastructure and ensure that systems are configured according to the desired state. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install CFEngine on a Fedora Server Latest.
Before starting, ensure that you have:
Before installing any new package, update your system to ensure the latest packages and security updates are installed.
sudo dnf update -y
Now, you need to add the CFEngine repository to your system. Run the following command to add the CFEngine repository:
sudo dnf config-manager --add-repo https://cfengine-package-repos.s3.amazonaws.com/community_binaries/cfengine-community-releases-latest-fedora.repo
After adding the repository, the next step is to install CFEngine. Run the following command to install the CFEngine package:
sudo dnf install cfengine-community
Once the installation is complete, start the CFEngine service using the following command:
sudo systemctl start cfengine3
You can also enable the service to start at boot time with the following command:
sudo systemctl enable cfengine3
Finally, verify the installation by checking the CFEngine version:
sudo cf-agent --version
The output will display the installed version of CFEngine on your system.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed CFEngine on a Fedora Server Latest. Now, you can use CFEngine to automate and manage your IT infrastructure.
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