How to Install Archipel on Alpine Linux Latest

Archipel is an open-source solution for managing and monitoring virtual machines. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Archipel on Alpine Linux Latest.

Requirements

• Alpine Linux Latest installed
• Root privileges

Step 1: Update System

Before installing any software, it is recommended to update your system using the following command:

apk update && apk upgrade

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Archipel requires some dependencies to be installed on the system. Use the following command to install the dependencies:

apk add python3 python3-dev libvirt-dev py3-libvirt

Step 3: Install Archipel

To install Archipel, first, download the latest version of Archipel using the following command:

wget https://github.com/ArchipelProject/Archipel/releases/download/0.5.5.5/Archipel-0.5.5.5.tar.gz

Once the download is complete, extract the downloaded package using the following command:

tar -xvf Archipel-0.5.5.5.tar.gz

Move to the extracted directory and run the setup script to install Archipel using the following commands:

cd Archipel-0.5.5.5
python3 setup.py install

Step 4: Start Archipel Service

To start the Archipel service, run the following command:

archipel

This will start the Archipel daemon in the background.

Step 5: Configure Archipel

To configure Archipel, you need to create a new user for the Archipel web interface. Use the following command to create a new user:

archipel-install -c

You will be prompted to enter the username and password for the new user.

Step 6: Access Archipel Web Interface

Once the user is created, you can access the Archipel web interface by opening a web browser and navigating to http://<ip_address_of_system_running_Archipel>:8000. Enter the username and password created in step 5 to log in.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Archipel on Alpine Linux Latest.