Tutorial: How to Install ZBackup on FreeBSD Latest

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing ZBackup on FreeBSD Latest.

Step 1: Update the System

Before we start, let's make sure that our system is up-to-date. To do this, run the following command in the terminal:

sudo pkg update && sudo pkg upgrade

This will update the package repository and upgrade the installed packages on your system.

Step 2: Install the Required Dependencies

To install ZBackup on FreeBSD, we need to first install some required dependencies. Run the following command to install them:

sudo pkg install pkgconf libsodium

This will install pkgconf and libsodium on your system, which are required by ZBackup.

Step 3: Download and Extract ZBackup

To download and extract ZBackup, run the following commands in the terminal:

cd ~
wget https://github.com/zbackup/zbackup/archive/v1.4.4.tar.gz
tar -xzf v1.4.4.tar.gz

This will download and extract the ZBackup source code to your home directory.

Step 4: Compile and Install ZBackup

To compile and install ZBackup, follow these steps:

1. Change to the ZBackup directory:

   cd zbackup-1.4.4
   

2. Run the following commands to configure, compile, and install ZBackup:

   ./autogen.sh
   ./configure
   make
   sudo make install
   

   This will configure, compile, and install ZBackup on your system.

Step 5: Verify the Installation

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

zbackup --version

This should display the version number of ZBackup, which confirms that the installation was successful.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed ZBackup on FreeBSD Latest.

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