How to Install Ceph on Kali Linux

Ceph is a distributed storage system that offers object, file, and block storage. It offers features such as fault tolerance, scalability, and flexibility. In this tutorial, you will find a step-by-step guide on how to install Ceph on Kali Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you start with the installation process, ensure that the following prerequisites are met:

• Kali Linux is installed on your system.
• You have root access to the system.

Installation Steps

1. Update the package list and upgrade the system using the following command:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade

2. Install the software-properties-common package, which is used to manage the distribution of software:

sudo apt-get install software-properties-common

3. Import the Ceph repository key as follows:

wget -q -O- 'https://download.ceph.com/keys/release.asc' | sudo apt-key add -

4. Add the Ceph repository to your system:

echo deb https://download.ceph.com/debian-luminous/ $(lsb_release -sc) main | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/ceph.list

5. Update the system again:

sudo apt-get update

6. Install Ceph using the following command:

sudo apt-get install ceph

7. Start the Ceph service:

sudo systemctl start ceph

8. Check the status of the Ceph service:

sudo systemctl status ceph

If the service is running, you will see the message "active (running)".

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Ceph on Kali Linux. You can now use Ceph to manage your distributed storage needs.

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