How to Install CFEngine on Void Linux

CFEngine is a configuration management tool that automates the management and control of large-scale IT infrastructure. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing CFEngine on a Void Linux operating system.

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

Before downloading and installing CFEngine, we need to ensure that all necessary dependencies are installed. To do this, run the following command in the terminal:

sudo xbps-install glibc

Step 2: Download CFEngine

Visit the CFEngine website and download the latest version of the CFEngine package.

Step 3: Extract the Package

Once the package has been downloaded, navigate to the directory where it was saved and extract it by running the following command:

tar -zxvf cfengine-<version>.tar.gz

Replace <version> with the version number of the downloaded package.

Step 4: Configure CFEngine

Navigate to the extracted cfengine-<version> directory and run the following command to configure CFEngine:

./configure --prefix=/usr/local

After running this command, you should see a message indicating that the configuration was successful.

Step 5: Build and Install CFEngine

To build and install CFEngine on your system, run the following commands:

make
sudo make install

This will compile and install the CFEngine binaries and libraries on your system.

Step 6: Verify the Installation

To verify that CFEngine has been installed correctly, run the following command:

cf-agent --version

This command should display the version of CFEngine that has been installed on your system.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed CFEngine on your Void Linux operating system!

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