How to Install OpenFaaS on OpenBSD

In this tutorial, we will be explaining step-by-step how to install OpenFaaS on OpenBSD, an open-source operating system. OpenFaaS is a platform for building and deploying serverless functions using containers. The installation process is straightforward if you follow the instructions below.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation process, make sure the following prerequisites are met:

• You have access to a terminal with root privileges.
• OpenBSD is installed and running.

Step 1: Install Docker

OpenFaaS is built on top of Docker, and it's the primary requirement. Here's how to install Docker on OpenBSD:

1. Open your terminal and run the following command to install Docker:

   # pkg_add docker
   

2. Run the following command to start the Docker service:

   # rcctl enable docker; rcctl start docker
   

3. Verify that Docker is installed and running correctly by checking its version:

   # docker --version
   

Step 2: Install faas-cli

The faas-cli is a command-line tool for deploying OpenFaaS functions. Here's how to install faas-cli on OpenBSD:

1. Open your terminal and run the following command to install Python:

   # pkg_add python
   

2. Run the following command to install pip:

   # pkg_add py-pip
   

3. To install faas-cli, run the following command:

   # pip install faas-cli
   

4. Verify that faas-cli is installed correctly by checking its version:

   # faas-cli version
   

Step 3: Install OpenFaaS

Now let's install OpenFaaS. Here's how to install OpenFaaS on OpenBSD:

1. Run the following command to clone the OpenFaaS repository:

   # git clone https://github.com/openfaas/faas
   

2. Change your current directory to the cloned repository:

   # cd faas
   

3. Run the following command to deploy OpenFaaS:

   # ./deploy_stack.sh
   

   This might take a while to complete, depending on your internet connection and system resources.

4. Once the deployment process is finished, verify that OpenFaaS is running:

   # curl -sSL http://localhost:8080/system/functions
   

   This should return a JSON response with a list of all the available OpenFaaS functions.

Conclusion

We have successfully installed OpenFaaS on OpenBSD, and now you can start deploying your serverless functions on this platform. If you face any issues while following these instructions, you can refer to the OpenFaaS documentation for further help.

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