How to Install Archipel on OpenBSD

Archipel is a virtualization and management platform that can manage multiple virtual machines. Here's how you can install Archipel on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

• A running instance of OpenBSD
• Root access on the server

Steps

1. Ensure that your system is up to date by running pkg_add -vv to update the package database.

2. Install the necessary dependencies using pkg_add command:

   pkg_add py3-libvirt-python py3-libxml2 py3-virtinst py3-libvirt
   

3. Install Archipel by running the following command:

   pip install archipel
   

4. Once the installation is finished, start the Archipel server:

   archipel-core -d start
   

   This will start the Archipel core daemon in the background.

5. Access Archipel web console by navigating to https://<your-server-ip>:8000 in your web browser.

6. Log in using the default credentials:

   Username: admin
   Password: admin_archipel
   

7. After you log in, change the default password as soon as possible.

Conclusion

That’s it! You now have Archipel installed on OpenBSD. You can now use it to manage multiple virtual machines on your server.

If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!

Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!