In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Genesis on the Void Linux operating system. Genesis is an open-source tool used for automated deployment of Cloud Foundry platforms, as well as other types of distributed systems.
Before we begin, there are a few prerequisites that need to be met:
To successfully install Genesis, we first need to install a few dependencies. Open the terminal and enter the following command:
sudo xbps-install -Sy git openssl-dev libyaml-dev
This will install Git for version control, OpenSSL development libraries for secure connections, and YAML development libraries for parsing YAML files in the terminal.
With the dependencies installed, we can start with the actual installation of Genesis. Enter the following commands in the terminal:
# Clone the Genesis repository
git clone https://github.com/starkandwayne/genesis.git ~/genesis
# Change directory into the Genesis folder
cd ~/genesis
# Check out the latest stable version
git checkout $(git describe --abbrev=0 --tags)
This will clone the Genesis repository from GitHub and navigate to the latest stable version.
Now that we have the latest stable version of Genesis, we can begin the configuration and installation process. Execute the following commands:
# Create a temporary file for configuration
cp config.yml.example config.yml
# Edit the configuration file
nano config.yml
This will create a temporary configuration file and open it in the Nano text editor. Here, you can adjust the settings to your own preferences. You can change the directory paths or modify the default Cloud Foundry settings, among other things.
Once you have made your desired changes, save the file and exit Nano by pressing Ctrl + X, followed by Y to save and Enter.
With the configuration file complete, we can now proceed to install Genesis with the following command:
sudo make install
This will install Genesis into the system's bin folder.
That's it! We have successfully installed Genesis on Void Linux. Now, you can automate deployments of Cloud Foundry platforms and other distributed systems through this powerful tool.
Happy coding!
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