How to Install Zenko CloudServer on MXLinux Latest

Zenko CloudServer is an open-source object storage solution that allows you to store, manage and retrieve your data from multiple cloud services. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Zenko CloudServer on MXLinux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A running instance of MXLinux Latest
• A user account with sudo privileges
• Access to the command-line terminal

Step 1: Installing Node.js

Zenko CloudServer requires Node.js version 8 or higher to function properly. We will first install Node.js on our system by following these steps:

1. Open the terminal on your system.

2. Update the package list by running the following command:

   sudo apt update
   

3. Install Node.js by running the following command:

   sudo apt install nodejs
   

4. Verify the installation by checking the version of Node.js with the following command:

   nodejs --version
   

   The output should display the version of Node.js you have installed.

Step 2: Installing Zenko CloudServer

Now that we have installed Node.js, it's time to install Zenko CloudServer. Follow these steps:

1. Open the terminal on your system.

2. Add the Zenko CloudServer repository key to your system by running the following command:

   curl -s https://packagecloud.io/install/repositories/scality/Zenko/script.deb.sh | sudo bash
   

3. Install the Zenko CloudServer package by running the following command:

   sudo apt install zenko-cloudserver
   

4. Once the installation is complete, start the Zenko CloudServer service by running the following command:

   sudo systemctl start zenko-cloudserver
   

5. Verify that the service is running properly by running the following command:

   sudo systemctl status zenko-cloudserver
   

   The output should display that the service is active and running.

Step 3: Configuring Zenko CloudServer

Before we can use Zenko CloudServer, we need to configure it properly. Follow these steps:

1. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8000.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to create an administrator account and set up the storage location for your data.
3. Once you have completed the setup process, you can start using Zenko CloudServer.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Zenko CloudServer on MXLinux Latest. You can now start exploring the features of this powerful object storage solution.

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