Archipel is a powerful open-source system management tool that allows you to manage virtual machines and their resources with ease. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Archipel on NetBSD.
Before you begin, you need to ensure that your system meets the following requirements:
It is always a good practice to update the system before installing any new software. To update the system, run the following command:
sudo pkgin update && sudo pkgin full-upgrade
This will update all the packages installed on your system.
Archipel requires several packages to run correctly. To install these packages, run the following command:
sudo pkgin install py38-pip py38-libvirt py38-ldap py38-setuptools
This command will install the following dependencies:
Once you have installed the required dependencies, you can install Archipel by running the following command:
sudo pip3.8 install archipel-agent-virtualmachine
This command will download and install Archipel along with its dependencies.
After the installation, you need to start and enable the Archipel service to start at boot time. To start the service, run the following command:
sudo service archipel start
To enable the service to start at boot time, run the following command:
sudo rcctl enable archipel
To verify the installation, you can check the status of the Archipel service by running the following command:
sudo service archipel status
If the service is running, you should see the output similar to the following:
archipel (pid ####) is running...
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Archipel on NetBSD.
In this tutorial, you have learned how to install Archipel on NetBSD. With Archipel, you can easily manage and monitor virtual machines on your network. Feel free to explore the tool and its features to make the most out of it.
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