How to Install OPSI on OpenBSD

This tutorial will guide you through the installation of OPSI on an OpenBSD operating system.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A computer running OpenBSD
• Internet connectivity on your computer
• Root access to your computer

Step 1: Install Dependencies

The first step is to install the necessary dependencies required for OPSI. To do this, open the terminal and run the following command:

pkg_add py3-pip mariadb-server mariadb-client git

This command will install Python3, MySQL/MariaDB and git on your computer.

Step 2: Clone the Repository

The second step is to clone the official OPSI repository from Github. Run the following command in the terminal:

git clone https://github.com/opsi-org/opsi.git

Step 3: Install OPSI

The third step is to install OPSI. To do this, navigate to the cloned directory of the OPSI repository and run the following command:

python3 setup.py install

This command will install the OPSI server and all its dependencies on your computer.

Step 4: Configure OPSI Server

The next step is to configure the OPSI server. To do this, run the following command:

opsi-setup --configure-server

This will open a text editor. Follow the prompts to configure your OPSI server.

Step 5: Create the OPSI Database

After the configuration is complete, create the OPSI database by running the following command:

opsipackage-manager setup

This will create a new database for OPSI.

Step 6: Start the OPSI Service

Finally, start the OPSI service by running the following command:

service opsipxeconfd start

Conclusion

That's it! OPSI should now be installed on your OpenBSD computer. You can test your installation by navigating to the OPSI web interface at https://localhost:4447/opsi.

Enjoy using OPSI!

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