How to Install MeshCentral on NetBSD

MeshCentral is a web-based remote management tool that allows you to manage a wide range of devices including servers, desktops, and IoT devices. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install MeshCentral on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

• A server running NetBSD
• A user account with administrative privileges

Step 1: Installing Node.js

MeshCentral requires Node.js to be installed on your system, so the first step is to install Node.js on NetBSD. To install it, run the following command:

pkgin update
pkgin install nodejs

Step 2: Downloading MeshCentral

Next, download the latest version of MeshCentral from the official website using the following command:

wget https://github.com/Ylianst/MeshCentral/releases/download/v0.4.4/meshcentral_0.4.4.zip

Once the download is complete, extract the archive using the following command:

unzip meshcentral_0.4.4.zip

Step 3: Running MeshCentral

Navigate to the MeshCentral directory by running the following command:

cd meshcentral_0.4.4

Start MeshCentral by running the following command:

node meshcentral

This will start MeshCentral, and you can access it by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8080.

Step 4: Configuring MeshCentral

By default, MeshCentral is configured to listen on the local network interface only. To enable remote access to MeshCentral, you need to edit the configuration file.

Navigate to the MeshCentral directory, and open the config.json file using your preferred text editor:

cd meshcentral_0.4.4
nano config.json

In the file, locate the following line:

"WebServerBind": "::1",

Change the value of the WebServerBind parameter from "::1" to "0.0.0.0". This will enable MeshCentral to listen on all available network interfaces.

Save the changes and exit the text editor.

Step 5: Accessing MeshCentral Remotely

Restart MeshCentral by running the following command:

node meshcentral

Now you can access MeshCentral remotely by opening a web browser and navigating to http://your-NetBSD-server-IP:8080.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install and configure MeshCentral on NetBSD. With MeshCentral installed, you can remotely manage your devices from anywhere using a web browser.

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