Tutorial: How to Install ShellHub on OpenSUSE Latest

In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install ShellHub on OpenSUSE Latest. ShellHub is a modern alternative to SSH jump hosts, and it provides centralized access to SSH servers for better security and audibility.

Prerequisites

Before we start with ShellHub installation, you need to make sure that you have the following prerequisites in place:

Installing ShellHub

Now you can start with the installation process. Follow the steps given below to complete the installation process:

Step 1: Update the System

Before we start with the installation process, let's update our system.

sudo zypper update -y

Step 2: Install Dependencies

ShellHub requires several dependencies to work correctly. We will install them with the following command:

sudo zypper install -y curl gnupg2 ca-certificates

Step 3: Add ShellHub Repository

Now, let's add the ShellHub repository to your system:

sudo sh -c "echo 'deb [arch=amd64] https://pkg.shellhub.io/shellhub/stable/debian/ buster main' >> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/shellhub.list"

Step 4: Add ShellHub Signing Key

We need to add the ShellHub signing key to your system. This key is used to verify downloaded packages' integrity.

sudo curl -s https://pkg.shellhub.io/shellhub.key | sudo apt-key add -

Step 5: Install ShellHub

Now, we can install ShellHub by running the following command:

sudo zypper install shellhub

Step 6: Enable and Start Service

After installing ShellHub, enable the service:

sudo systemctl enable shellhub

Then, start the ShellHub service:

sudo systemctl start shellhub

Step 7: Check Status

To check if ShellHub is running, enter the following command:

sudo systemctl status shellhub

Conclusion

You have now installed ShellHub on your OpenSUSE system. With ShellHub's centralized access to SSH servers, you can now safely manage your servers. Enjoy the secure and auditable SSH access ShellHub provides!

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