Installing Cobbler on OpenBSD

Cobbler is a tool for rapidly deploying new systems on a network, and it can be installed on OpenBSD. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to install Cobbler on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

• An OpenBSD server with root access.
• A stable internet connection.

Installation

1. Install the git package by running:

   $ sudo pkg_add git
   

2. Clone the latest Cobbler Git repository:

   $ git clone https://github.com/cobbler/cobbler.git
   

3. Install Cobbler’s dependencies:

   $ cd cobbler && sudo ./build.sh
   

4. Install Cobbler:

   $ cd dist && sudo dpkg -i cobbler_*.deb && sudo apt install -f
   

5. Configure Cobbler by editing the /etc/cobbler/settings file:

   $ sudo vi /etc/cobbler/settings
   

   Update the following:

   server: IP_ADDRESS_OF_SERVER
   next_server: IP_ADDRESS_OF_SERVER
   

6. Start Cobbler:

   $ sudo service cobbler start
   

Conclusion

You should now have Cobbler installed and running on your OpenBSD server. You can test it by deploying a new system on your network. Cobbler is a powerful tool, and it can be used to manage your network’s systems efficiently. Have fun exploring all the possibilities it has to offer!

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