Rundeck is an open-source automation tool that helps to automate IT tasks. It can assist in running jobs, and automating and scheduling workflows. In this tutorial, we will look at how to install Rundeck on Void Linux.
Before starting this tutorial, you will need:
Rundeck requires Java to be installed on the system. Run the following command to install Java on Void Linux:
sudo xbps-install -S openjdk8
Next, add the Rundeck repository to the system. To do that, add the following line to the /etc/xbps.d/00-repositories.conf file:
repository=https://dl.bintray.com/rundeck/rundeck-rpm
After adding the repository, run the following command to update your system's package list:
sudo xbps-install -S
Now that you have added the Rundeck repository to the system, you can install it by running the following command:
sudo xbps-install rundeck
Rundeck comes with a system service that can be started using the following command:
sudo ln -s /etc/sv/rundeckd /var/service/
Finally, you can access the Rundeck UI by browsing to http://localhost:4440 on your web browser.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Rundeck on Void Linux. Now you can automate and schedule workflows using Rundeck.
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