DRBD (Distributed Replicated Block Device) is a distributed storage system for Linux. However, it is also possible to use it on macOS with some additional tools. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install DRBD on macOS.
Before you start installing DRBD on macOS, please make sure that you have the following prerequisites installed on your system:
xcode-select --install)Open the Terminal app on your macOS by searching for it in your Applications folder, or by pressing Command + Space and typing "Terminal" in Spotlight.
Run the following command in the terminal to install DRBD:
brew install drbd
This command will install DRBD along with its dependencies.
After installing DRBD, you need to load its kernel module. In the terminal, run the following command:
sudo kextload /usr/local/Cellar/drbd/9.0.22/lib/modules/drbd/drbd.kext
Replace the version number in the command above with the version number of DRBD you have installed. You should see a message saying that the module has been loaded successfully.
Finally, you need to start the DRBD service. Run the following command in the terminal:
sudo launchctl load /usr/local/Cellar/drbd/9.0.22/homebrew.mxcl.drbd.plist
Replace the version number in the command above with the version number of DRBD you have installed. You should see a message saying that the service has been started successfully.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed DRBD on macOS. You can now use it to set up distributed storage systems.
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