How to Install OpenNebula on OpenBSD

OpenNebula is a cloud computing platform that helps in managing virtual machines and automated deployment of applications. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps of installing OpenNebula on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

• You should have root access to your OpenBSD server.
• OpenBSD should be up-to-date with the latest security patches and updates.
• You should have a working internet connection.

Steps to Follow

Step 1: Install Needed Dependencies

OpenNebula requires several dependencies to function correctly. Run the following command to install these dependencies:

pkg_add autoconf-2.69p2 bash coreutils gawk git gmake libtool mariadb-server mariadb-client mysql-server-5.6.48p1 openssh-server openvpn php-5.6.40p5 php-pdo_mysql-5.6.40p5 php-pdo_pgsql-5.6.40p5 postgresql-server-10.14p0 sudo

Step 2: Install Sunstone

Sunstone is a web-based graphical user interface used to manage OpenNebula. Here are the steps to install it:

1. Open a browser and go to http://opennebula.org/.
2. Download the Sunstone package.
3. After the download is completed, extract the archive using the following command:

tar xzf sunstone-<version>.tar.gz

4. Run the following commands to compile and install Sunstone:

cd sunstone-<version>
./install.sh

Step 3: Install and Configure OpenNebula

1. Download OpenNebula from the official website.
2. Extract the archive using the following command:

tar xzf opennebula-<version>.tar.gz

3. Compile and install OpenNebula using the following commands:

cd opennebula-<version>
./configure
make
make install

4. After the installation is completed, run the following command to initialize OpenNebula:

one start

Step 4: Configure Sunstone and OpenNebula

1. Open the Sunstone configuration file using the following command:

vi /usr/local/etc/one/sunstone-server.conf

2. Modify the following lines to match your setup:

:vnc_proxy_port: 29876
:one_xmlrpc: http://localhost:2633/RPC2
:one_xmlrpc_timeout: 15

3. Restart Sunstone using the following command:

one stop sunstone
one start sunstone

4. Test your setup by opening your browser and visiting the URL http://<yourserverip>:9869.

5. You may need to configure your OpenBSD firewall to allow traffic on port 29876.

Step 5: Create a Virtual Machine

1. Open the Sunstone dashboard by visiting the URL http://<yourserverip>:9869.
2. Go to the Virtual Machines tab.
3. Click on the "+" icon to create a new virtual machine.
4. Follow the prompts to create your virtual machine.
5. After your virtual machine is created, you can manage it using the Sunstone dashboard.

Conclusion

OpenNebula is an excellent cloud computing platform that makes virtual machine management and application deployment easy. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can quickly install and configure OpenNebula on your OpenBSD server.

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