How to Install CloudSlang on Fedora Server

CloudSlang is an open source workflow engine. It is a Java-based tool that allows you to automate your cloud infrastructure using workflows. You can easily install CloudSlang on Fedora Server by following a few steps.

Step 1: Install Java

CloudSlang requires Java to run. If you don't have Java installed on your Fedora Server, run the following command:

sudo dnf install java-11-openjdk-devel

This command will install the OpenJDK 11 version, which is recommended for CloudSlang.

Step 2: Download CloudSlang

You can download CloudSlang from the official website. Navigate to http://www.cloudslang.io/ and click on the "Download" button. This will take you to a page where you can download the latest version of CloudSlang. Alternatively, you can run the following command to download CloudSlang:

wget https://github.com/CloudSlang/cloud-slang/releases/download/cloudslang-2.0.2/cloudslang-cli.zip

This command will download the latest version of CloudSlang in a ZIP format.

Step 3: Extract the ZIP File

Once the download is complete, extract the ZIP file using the following command:

unzip cloudslang-cli.zip -d /opt/

This will extract the CloudSlang files to the /opt/cloudslang-cli directory.

Step 4: Set the Environment Variables

Next, you need to set the environment variables for CloudSlang. Create a new file in the /etc/profile.d/ directory with the following command:

sudo nano /etc/profile.d/cloudslang.sh

Add the following lines to the file:

export CLOUDSLANG_HOME=/opt/cloudslang-cli
export PATH=$PATH:$CLOUDSLANG_HOME/bin

Save the file by pressing CTRL+X, followed by Y, and then Enter.

Step 5: Verify the Installation

To verify that CloudSlang is installed correctly, run the following command:

cslang help

This command will display the help menu for CloudSlang.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed CloudSlang on Fedora Server. You can now automate your cloud infrastructure using the workflows provided by CloudSlang.

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