How to Install OpenNebula on macOS

This tutorial explains how to install OpenNebula on a macOS system. OpenNebula is a cloud computing platform that provides an open-source solution for managing cloud infrastructure.

Requirements

Steps

  1. Install Homebrew if it's not already installed on your macOS computer. To install Homebrew, open the Terminal application and run the following command:

    /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
    
  2. Once Homebrew is installed, update it by running the following command:

    brew update
    
  3. Install OpenNebula by running the following command:

    brew install opennebula
    
  4. After installation, you can verify that OpenNebula is successfully installed by running the following command:

    onehost list
    

    This command should display a list of all the hosts that are registered with the OpenNebula system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install OpenNebula on a macOS system. With OpenNebula, you can manage cloud infrastructure with ease.

If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!

Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!