CasaOS is a software platform for running a home server on a Raspberry Pi, designed to be easy-to-use, powerful and self-healing. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing CasaOS on your Void Linux distribution.
Before we start, ensure you have the following requirements:
Download the latest version of CasaOS from the official website (https://www.casaos.io/). CasaOS is available in different versions for different Raspberry Pi boards. Choose the version that corresponds to your Raspberry Pi model.
Once the CasaOS image file is downloaded, we need to write it to the SD card for installing it on the Raspberry Pi.
First, insert the SD card into your system and identify the disk device (/dev/sdX) using the following command:
lsblk
Note: Be very careful while identifying the device as selecting the wrong device may result in data loss.
Once you have identified the device, use the following command to write the image to the SD card:
sudo dd if=casaos.img of=/dev/sdX bs=4M conv=fsync
Replace /dev/sdX with the disk device identified in the previous step. This command will take some time to complete, so wait patiently.
Once the SD card is flashed successfully, remove it from your system and insert it into the Raspberry Pi. Connect the Ethernet cable to the board and power it up.
After booting up, the Raspberry Pi will try to connect to the internet. By default, it will obtain an IP address via DHCP. If you want to configure a static IP address, follow these steps:
To access the configuration file for the Ethernet interface, run the following command:
sudo nano /etc/network/interfaces.d/eth0
Replace the contents of this file with the following:
allow-hotplug eth0
iface eth0 inet static
address 192.168.1.2 # Replace with your desired IP address
netmask 255.255.255.0
gateway 192.168.1.1 # Replace with your gateway IP address
Save the file by pressing Ctrl+X, followed by Y and Enter.
Reboot the Raspberry Pi for the changes to take effect:
sudo reboot
After the Raspberry Pi is rebooted, open your web browser and go to http://[IP_Address_of_Your_Raspberry_Pi]:8080 to access the CasaOS Dashboard.
That's it! You have successfully installed CasaOS on your Raspberry Pi running Void Linux. You can now configure and customize your CasaOS server according to your needs using the dashboard. Enjoy!
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!
