How to Install Olaris on NetBSD

Olaris is an open-source server automation and configuration management tool that is designed to make server administration tasks simple and efficient. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Olaris on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Step 1: Installing Git

To download Olaris, you will need to have Git installed on your NetBSD server. If you do not already have Git installed, you can install it using the following command:

# pkgin install git

Step 2: Clone the Olaris Repository

Once Git is installed, you can clone the Olaris repository using the following command:

$ git clone https://gitlab.com/olaris/olaris-server.git

Step 3: Install Olaris

After cloning the repository, you can run the installation script to install Olaris on your system. To begin the installation, navigate to the cloned repository directory and run the installation script as a sudo user:

$ cd olaris-server
$ sudo ./install

During the installation process, you may be prompted to enter some configuration options, such as choosing an installation directory or setting up a user account. Follow the prompts to complete the installation process.

Step 4: Test the Installation

After the installation completes, you can test Olaris by running the following command:

$ olaris --version

This command should display the version of Olaris installed on your NetBSD server.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Olaris on your NetBSD server. You can now use this powerful tool to automate your server administration tasks and configuration management.

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