How to Install ConVirt on FreeBSD Latest

This tutorial will show you how to install ConVirt on FreeBSD using the latest version.

Prerequisites

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before installing ConVirt, we must first install its dependencies. Run the following command:

pkg install qemu postgresql10-server

Step 2: Download ConVirt

Go to www.convirture.com/products_opensource.php and download the latest version of ConVirt.

Step 3: Install ConVirt

  1. Extract the downloaded ConVirt package using the following command:

    tar -xzvf convirt-<version>.tar.gz
    

    Replace with the actual version number of the ConVirt package.

  2. Navigate to the extracted ConVirt directory:

    cd convirt-<version>
    
  3. Install ConVirt:

    ./install.sh
    

    If prompted, enter the root password.

    The installation script will start and prompt you for various configuration settings.

    Note: If you encounter any issues during the installation process, refer to the ConVirt documentation for troubleshooting.

  4. Start ConVirt:

    convirt-ctl start
    

    After starting ConVirt, you should be able to access it by navigating to https://<server-ip>:443 in your web browser.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed ConVirt on FreeBSD!

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