OpenMediaVault is an open-source network-attached storage (NAS) server operating system based on Debian Linux. It provides an easy-to-use web interface and supports a wide range of features, such as file sharing, backup, and media streaming. In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the steps to install OpenMediaVault on Manjaro, a popular Linux distribution.
Before we begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:
The first step is to add the OpenMediaVault repository to Manjaro's software sources. Open a terminal window and enter the following command:
sudo sh -c "echo 'deb http://packages.openmediavault.org/public usul main' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/openmediavault.list"
This command adds a new file named openmediavault.list in the /etc/apt/sources.list.d/ directory with the OpenMediaVault repository URL.
Next, import the repository's GPG key using the following command:
wget -O - https://repo.openmediavault.org/openmediavault.asc | sudo apt-key add -
This command downloads the GPG key from the OpenMediaVault repository and adds it to the Manjaro keyring.
Finally, update the package list using the following command:
sudo apt-get update
This command synchronizes the package index files with the OpenMediaVault repository.
Now we can install OpenMediaVault using the package manager. Enter the following command:
sudo apt-get install openmediavault
This command installs OpenMediaVault and its dependencies. During the installation, you'll be prompted to configure some settings.
The first prompt is to select the default web administration interface. Choose yes and press Enter.
The next prompt is to select the public interface. This is the interface that OpenMediaVault will use to connect to the network. Choose the appropriate interface and press Enter.
The final prompt is to set a password for the admin user. Enter a strong password and press Enter. This password will be used to log in to the OpenMediaVault web interface.
Once the installation is complete, you can access the OpenMediaVault web interface by entering the following URL in your web browser:
http://<your-server-ip>:8080
Replace <your-server-ip> with the IP address of your Manjaro machine. You should see the OpenMediaVault login page.
Enter the admin username and the password you set in Step 3. You should now see the OpenMediaVault dashboard.
In this tutorial, you learned how to install OpenMediaVault on Manjaro, a popular Linux distribution. You also learned how to access the OpenMediaVault web interface and configure basic settings. With OpenMediaVault, you can easily set up a home NAS and access your files from any device on your network.
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