How to Install OPSI on macOS

OPSI is an open source software distribution system that runs on various operating systems including macOS. This tutorial will guide you through the steps of installing OPSI on your macOS machine.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that your macOS machine meets the following requirements:

• Running macOS 10.14 (Mojave) or later
• Python 3.7 or higher
• Admin privileges

Steps

1. Download the latest version of OPSI from the official website: https://download.uib.de/opsi4.1/stable/

2. Double-click on the downloaded package to begin the installation process.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

4. Once the installation is complete, open a Terminal window.

5. Type the following command to start the OPSI configuration tool:

sudo opsi-setup

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure OPSI.

7. When prompted to configure the MySQL database, enter the following details:

• Server name: localhost
• Port: 3306
• Database name: opsipxe

8. Once the configuration is complete, start the OPSI server by entering the following command in Terminal:

sudo service opsiconfd start

9. To check the status of the OPSI server, enter the following command in Terminal:

sudo service opsiconfd status

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed OPSI on your macOS machine. OPSI is now ready for use in managing software distribution on your network.

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