How to Install Environment-Modules Lmod on Kali Linux Latest

Lmod is a tool that helps with environment module management on your Linux system. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install environment-modules Lmod on Kali Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the installation of environment-modules Lmod, make sure to have the following prerequisites:

• Root access to Kali Linux Latest
• An internet connection

Step 1: Update the System

The first step is to update your system packages to the latest versions. Run the following command in the terminal to update the system:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Next, we will install some required packages for the environment-modules Lmod installation process. Run the below command in the terminal:

sudo apt-get install lua5.2 lua5.2-doc lua-filesystem -y

Step 3: Download Lmod Source Code

Download the Lmod source code by running the following command:

wget https://github.com/TACC/Lmod/archive/V9.4.4.tar.gz

Step 4: Extract Lmod Source Code

Once the download is completed, extract the downloaded file by running the following command:

tar -zxvf V9.4.4.tar.gz

Step 5: Build and Install Lmod

Move into the Lmod source code directory by running the following command:

cd Lmod-9.4.4

Now, to install Lmod on your system, execute the below command:

./bootstrap

Once the process is completed, the Lmod will be located in the /usr/local/ directory. To ensure that Lmod is working correctly, we recommend running the following command:

/usr/local/lmod/lmod/libexec/update_lmod_system_cache_files.sh

This command will update the system cache files.

Step 6: Set up Environment Variables

To make Lmod work correctly, we need to set up the system variables. In the terminal, execute the below command:

echo "export PATH="/usr/local/lmod/lmod/libexec:$PATH"" >> ~/.bashrc

After running the command, your shell will automatically reload its configuration. However, if you want it to load immediately, execute the below command:

source ~/.bashrc

Step 7: Verify Lmod Installation

To verify the Lmod installation and check if it's working correctly, you can run the following command:

module avail

If you get a list of available modules, then the Lmod installation is completed successfully.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we learned how to install the Lmod environment module management tool on Kali Linux Latest. With the Lmod, you can easily manage your Linux environment modules with ease. We hope that this tutorial has helped you in the installation of Lmod on Kali Linux Latest.

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