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How to Install FreeIPA on Void Linux

FreeIPA is a powerful open-source identity management system that provides centralized authentication, authorization, and account information. To install FreeIPA on Void Linux, follow the steps below.

Pre-requisites

1. A clean installation of Void Linux with root access.
2. A working internet connection.

Step 1: Install Required Packages

1. Open the terminal on your Void Linux system.
2. Update the package index by running the following command:

xbps-install -S

3. Install the following packages using the command:

xbps-install epel-release py-pip krb5-devel python-devel python-pip python-cryptography pki-ca

Step 2: Install and Configure FreeIPA

1. Install the FreeIPA server and client packages by running the following command:

pip install python-freeipa freeipa-client

2. Run the following command to install the FreeIPA server:

ipa-server-install

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure FreeIPA. You will be asked to provide the following information:

• Domain name
• Realm name
• Admin password
• Kerberos master password
• DNS server

4. After the installation process is complete, start the FreeIPA service by running the following command:

systemctl start ipa.service

5. Next, run the following command to enable the FreeIPA service:

systemctl enable ipa.service

Step 3: Verify the Installation

1. To verify that FreeIPA is installed and running correctly, run the following command:

ipa user-find

2. If the command returns an output in the following format, it means that FreeIPA is installed and running correctly:

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1 user matched
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  User login: admin
  Last name: Administrator
  Home directory: /home/admin
  Login shell: /bin/bash
  Principal name: admin@EXAMPLE.COM
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Number of entries returned 1
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Congratulations! You have successfully installed FreeIPA on Void Linux!

Conclusion

FreeIPA is a very useful tool for centralized identity management. By following the above steps, you can easily install FreeIPA on your Void Linux system and start using it.

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