How to Install Designate on Linux Mint Latest

Designate is a DNSaaS (DNS as a Service) in OpenStack that provides DNS management services for users. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Designate on Linux Mint Latest OS.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, you must have the following prerequisites:

• Linux Mint Latest version installed
• Sudo user account to execute commands as sudo
• Access to the internet

Installation Process

Follow these steps to install Designate on Linux Mint Latest:

Step 1: Update the System

First, update the system packages to their latest version by running the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install OpenStack Client

Next, install the OpenStack client using the following command:

sudo apt install python-openstackclient

Step 3: Install Designate Components

Now, install Designate components using the following command:

sudo apt install designate designate-api designate-central designate-mdns designate-pool-manager designate-sink designate-worker python-designateclient

Step 4: Configure Designate Service

Next, we need to configure the Designate service by modifying the /etc/designate/designate.conf file. Open the file using your favorite text editor:

sudo nano /etc/designate/designate.conf

Now, modify the following lines in the file:

[service:api]
...
auth_strategy = keystone

[keystone_authtoken]
...
auth_uri = http://<controller-IP>:5000
auth_url = http://<controller-IP>:35357

Replace <controller-IP> with the IP address of your OpenStack controller node.

Step 5: Create Designate Database

Run the following command to create the Designate database:

sudo designate-manage database sync

Step 6: Start Designate Services

Start the Designate services using the following commands:

sudo systemctl enable designate-api.service designate-central.service designate-mdns.service designate-pool-manager.service designate-sink.service designate-worker.service
sudo systemctl start designate-api.service designate-central.service designate-mdns.service designate-pool-manager.service designate-sink.service designate-worker.service

Step 7: Verify Installation

To verify the installation of Designate, run the following command:

designate domain-list

If the command returns a list of domains, it means that Designate is now successfully installed on your Linux Mint Latest OS.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have successfully installed Designate on Linux Mint Latest OS. Now you can start using Designate to manage your DNS services.

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