How to Install CapsuleCD on OpenBSD

CapsuleCD is a lightweight Linux-based tool that helps you create bootable CDs to deploy systems. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of CapsuleCD on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before installing CapsuleCD on OpenBSD, you need to have the following:

• A running OpenBSD system
• Internet connectivity
• Basic OpenBSD knowledge

Installation Steps

1. Open your terminal application on OpenBSD.

2. Install the required dependencies by running the following command:

   sudo pkg_add mtools syslinux cdrtools xorriso git
   

3. Clone the CapsuleCD repository from Github by running the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/analogj/capsulecd /opt/capsulecd
   

4. Change your current directory to the CapsuleCD repository by running the following command:

   cd /opt/capsulecd
   

5. Create a new CapsuleCD configuration file by making a copy of the sample file provided:

   cp config.sh.sample config.sh
   

6. Edit the configuration file according to your needs by running the following command:

   vi config.sh
   

   You can configure variables such as the kernel image to use and the root file system to include.

7. Build the CapsuleCD ISO by running the following command:

   ./build.sh
   

   This will create a new ISO file in the build directory.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed CapsuleCD on OpenBSD. You can now use CapsuleCD to create bootable CDs and deploy systems. If you face any issues during the installation process, check the official CapsuleCD documentation for more information.

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