How to Install CloudStack on Kali Linux

CloudStack is an open-source software platform that helps you build, manage and deploy cloud computing environments. It is a popular choice for private, public and hybrid cloud infrastructure. Here is a step-by-step guide on installing CloudStack on Kali Linux latest.

Pre-requisites

Before installing CloudStack, you need to ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

• Kali Linux latest version
• Java Development Kit (JDK) 1.8 or later version
• MySQL/MariaDB database server
• Apache Tomcat server
• Internet connection

Steps to Install CloudStack

1. Update your Kali Linux system by running the following command:

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

2. Install JDK 1.8 or later version by running the following command:

sudo apt-get install openjdk-8-jdk-headless

3. Install MySQL server by running the following command:

sudo apt-get install mysql-server

4. Once MySQL is installed, run the following command to secure MySQL installation:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

5. Install Apache Tomcat by running the following command:

sudo apt-get install tomcat8

6. Download the latest version of CloudStack from the official Apache website by running the following command:

wget https://downloads.apache.org/cloudstack/4.14.0.0/apache-cloudstack-4.14.0.0-src.tar.bz2

7. Extract the downloaded tar file using the following command:

tar xvfj apache-cloudstack-4.14.0.0-src.tar.bz2

8. Now go to the extracted directory:

cd apache-cloudstack-4.14.0.0-src

9. Run the following command to build the CloudStack packages:

mvn -Pdeveloper,systemvm clean install

10. Once the packages are built, run the following command to deploy the CloudStack management server:

sudo mv ./dist/*.war /var/lib/tomcat8/webapps/client.war

11. Restart the Apache Tomcat server using the following command:

sudo service tomcat8 restart

12. Now access the CloudStack management console at http://localhost:8080/client via a web browser. You should see the CloudStack login page.

13. Provide your MySQL root user credentials and other basic configuration details on the login page, and you should be good to go.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed CloudStack on your Kali Linux system. You can now start exploring its features and functionality.

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