How to Install OpenMediaVault on POP! OS Latest

OpenMediaVault is a free, open-source network-attached storage (NAS) solution based on Debian Linux. It provides an easy-to-use web interface for managing your storage devices and sharing files across your network.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation of OpenMediaVault on POP! OS Latest.

Prerequisites

• A computer running POP! OS Latest
• An internet connection
• A USB drive (2GB or larger)

Step 1: Download OpenMediaVault

1. Go to the OpenMediaVault website and click on the "Download" link.
2. Download the latest stable version of OpenMediaVault as an ISO image.
3. Save the ISO file to your computer.

Step 2: Create a Bootable USB

1. Insert the USB drive into your computer.
2. Launch the "Startup Disk Creator" application from the "Show Applications" menu.
3. Select the OpenMediaVault ISO file as the source.
4. Select the USB drive as the destination.
5. Click "Make Startup Disk" to create a bootable USB drive.

Step 3: Boot from USB

1. Shut down your computer.
2. Insert the bootable USB drive into your computer.
3. Turn your computer on and press the appropriate key to enter the boot menu.
4. Select the USB drive from the list of boot devices.

Step 4: Install OpenMediaVault

1. The OpenMediaVault installation wizard will start automatically.
2. Choose your language, location, and keyboard layout preferences.
3. Enter a hostname for your server.
4. Set a root password for your server.
5. Select the disk or partition where you want to install OpenMediaVault.
6. Choose how you want to partition your disk.
7. Confirm your partitioning scheme and continue.
8. Wait for the installation to finish.
9. Remove the installation media and reboot your computer.

Step 5: Access OpenMediaVault

1. Open a web browser on another computer on your network.
2. Enter the IP address of your OpenMediaVault server in the address bar.
3. Log in with the username "admin" and the root password you set during installation.
4. Follow the prompts to configure your OpenMediaVault server and start using it.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed OpenMediaVault on POP! OS Latest, and you can now start using it to manage your storage devices and share files across your network.

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