How to Install MeshCentral on Void Linux

MeshCentral is a popular open-source remote management and monitoring tool used by IT professionals and system administrators. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing MeshCentral on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

• A computer running Void Linux
• An internet connection
• Terminal access with sudo privileges

Step 1: Install Node.js

MeshCentral requires Node.js to run. Follow these steps to install Node.js on your system:

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

sudo xbps-install -S

3. Install Node.js by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install nodejs

4. If the installation is successful, verify that Node.js is installed correctly by running the following command:

node -v

You should see the version number of Node.js installed on your system.

Step 2: Download MeshCentral

Follow these steps to download MeshCentral:

1. Open the terminal on your Void Linux system.
2. Navigate to the directory where you want to download MeshCentral by running the following command:

cd /opt

Note: /opt is the recommended directory to install third-party software on Linux systems.

3. Download the latest version of MeshCentral by running the following command:

sudo wget https://github.com/Ylianst/MeshCentral/raw/master/MeshCentral.js

4. Set the correct permissions for the MeshCentral file by running the following command:

sudo chmod 755 MeshCentral.js

Step 3: Install MeshCentral Dependencies

Follow these steps to install MeshCentral dependencies:

1. Open the terminal on your Void Linux system.
2. Navigate to the directory where you downloaded MeshCentral by running the following command:

cd /opt

3. Install MeshCentral dependencies by running the following command:

sudo npm install

Step 4: Run MeshCentral

Follow these steps to run MeshCentral:

1. Open the terminal on your Void Linux system.
2. Navigate to the directory where you downloaded MeshCentral by running the following command:

cd /opt

3. Run MeshCentral by running the following command:

sudo node MeshCentral.js

4. If the installation is successful, MeshCentral will display the URL and port number to access the web interface. Open a web browser and enter the URL displayed to access the MeshCentral web interface.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed MeshCentral on Void Linux. With MeshCentral, you can remotely manage and monitor your systems with ease.

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