Installing Zenko CloudServer on macOS

Zenko CloudServer is a powerful open-source software that allows users to store, sync, and manage data across the cloud.

Here's how to install Zenko CloudServer on your macOS machine.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following:

Installation

  1. Open Terminal on your machine.

  2. Install Zenko CloudServer by typing the following command in Terminal and pressing Enter:

    brew install scality/homebrew-cloudserver/cloudserver
    

    This command will install the latest version of Zenko CloudServer on your machine.

  3. You will be prompted to enter your macOS password. Enter your password and press Enter.

  4. Wait for the installation process to complete.

    You will see a message once the installation is complete.

Configuring Zenko CloudServer

After the installation, you can configure Zenko CloudServer by editing the configuration files.

  1. Open Terminal on your machine.

  2. Type the following command to open the configuration file:

    nano /usr/local/etc/cloudserver/config.json
    

    This command will open the configuration file using the Nano text editor.

  3. Edit the configuration file as per your requirements.

  4. Save the changes and exit the editor.

  5. Restart Zenko CloudServer by typing the following command in Terminal:

    sudo brew services restart cloudserver
    

    This command will restart the Zenko CloudServer.

Verifying Zenko CloudServer

To check if Zenko CloudServer is running on your machine, follow these steps:

  1. Open Terminal on your machine.

  2. Type the following command to check the status of Zenko CloudServer:

    sudo brew services list | grep cloudserver
    

    This command will display the status of Zenko CloudServer. If it is running, you will see the following message:

    cloudserver started scality/homebrew-cloudserver/cloudserver
    

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Zenko CloudServer on your macOS machine. You can now use it to store, sync, and manage your data across the cloud.

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