Tutorial: How to Install Overcast on OpenBSD

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Overcast on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

• OpenBSD installed on your device
• Internet connectivity on the device
• Working knowledge of the command-line interface

Steps for Installing Overcast on OpenBSD

Follow these steps to install Overcast on OpenBSD:

1. Open the OpenBSD terminal.

2. Run the following command to update the package repositories:

   sudo pkg_add -u
   

3. Install the Git version control software:

   sudo pkg_add git 
   

4. Clone the Overcast repository using the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/andrewchilds/overcast.git
   

5. Navigate to the cloned directory using the following command:

   cd overcast
   

6. Run the following command to install the required dependencies:

   ./scripts/bootstrap.sh
   

7. After the installation is complete, run the following command to generate the configuration files:

   ./scripts/generate_config.sh
   

8. Start the Overcast server by running the following command:

   ./bin/overcast server
   

9. Open your web browser and visit http://localhost:8000 to access the Overcast web interface.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Overcast on OpenBSD.

Conclusion

This tutorial has guided you through the process of installing Overcast on OpenBSD. Now that you have Overcast installed on your device, you can begin using it to manage your server infrastructure.

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