OpenZiti is a secure networking framework that provides zero-trust connectivity between different devices. It allows you to create a secure, encrypted network tunnel between two or more endpoints. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install OpenZiti on your macOS system.
To install OpenZiti on your macOS system, you need to have the following requirements:
ssh or puttyThe first step in installing OpenZiti on your macOS system is to clone the repository from the GitHub website. To do this, follow the steps below:
Open the Terminal app on your macOS system.
Type the following command to clone the OpenZiti repository:
git clone https://github.com/openziti/openziti.git
After downloading OpenZiti, you can now proceed to install it on your system. Follow the steps below:
Open the Terminal app on your macOS system.
Navigate to the openziti directory where OpenZiti was downloaded:
cd openziti
Run the install.sh script to begin the installation:
bash ./tools/install.sh -n -f
The -n option tells the script to use the network namespace mode, which is used to create the network tunnel between two or more endpoints. The -f option tells the script to force the installation, even if the required dependencies are not installed.
The installation process will take some time to complete. Once done, you can verify the installation by running the following command:
ziti version
This should display the version of OpenZiti that was installed on your system.
In this tutorial, you have learned how to install OpenZiti on your macOS system. With OpenZiti, you can create a secure, encrypted network tunnel between two or more endpoints, ensuring the safety and privacy of your data.
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