How to Install s3server on OpenBSD

Step 1: Install packages

To install s3server on OpenBSD, we need to first make sure that certain packages are installed. Run the following command to install them:

sudo pkg_add go git

Step 2: Clone s3server

Now we need to clone the s3server repository. Run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/jessfraz/s3server.git

Step 3: Configure s3server

Before we can use s3server, we need to configure it. Navigate to the s3server directory and create a new configuration file:

cd s3server
cp config-example.yml config.yml

Now, edit the config.yml file and set any values you need. For example, you may want to change the port that s3server listens on.

Step 4: Build s3server

Now we can build s3server. Run the following command:

go build

This will create a binary file called s3server.

Step 5: Run s3server

Finally, we can run s3server. Run the following command:

./s3server

s3server is now running on your OpenBSD machine! You can connect to it using any S3-compatible client.


Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured s3server on your OpenBSD machine. Enjoy using it for your S3-compatible storage needs.

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