How to Install LeoFS on NetBSD

LeoFS is an open-source distributed object storage system that provides high scalability and fault tolerance. It is compatible with various operating systems, including NetBSD. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install LeoFS on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

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

Step 1: Install Dependencies

The first step is to install the required dependencies. Run the following command to update the package database and install the dependencies:

sudo pkgin update
sudo pkgin install bash gmake gcc autoconf automake libtool erlang git

Step 2: Clone the LeoFS Repository

Next, clone the LeoFS repository from GitHub using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/leo-project/leo_project.git

Step 3: Build LeoFS

Change directory to the cloned repository using the following command:

cd leo_project

Build LeoFS using the following command:

make

Step 4: Install LeoFS

After building LeoFS, install it using the following command:

sudo make install

Step 5: Start LeoFS

To start LeoFS, run the following command:

sudo sysctl -w kern.maxproc=65535
sudo sysctl -w kern.maxfiles=65535
sudo su - leo -c './leo_manager_0.sh start'

Step 6: Confirm LeoFS Installation

Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:8080. You should see the LeoFS management console. Congratulations, you have successfully installed and configured LeoFS on NetBSD!

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install LeoFS on NetBSD. LeoFS is an excellent choice for those who need a distributed object storage system with high scalability and fault tolerance.

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