How to Install MeshCentral on Alpine Linux Latest

MeshCentral is a free and open-source web-based remote management tool that allows you to monitor and manage devices on a network. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install MeshCentral on Alpine Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you start this tutorial, make sure you have the following requirements:

• A machine running Alpine Linux Latest.
• Internet connectivity for fetching packages.
• Basic knowledge of the command-line interface(CLI).

Step 1: Install Node.js and Npm

MeshCentral requires Node.js and npm to be installed on your system. To install Node.js and Npm, run the following command:

$ apk add nodejs npm

Step 2: Install MeshCentral

To install MeshCentral, run the following command:

$ npm install -g meshcentral

Step 3: Start the MeshCentral Service

To start the MeshCentral service, run the following command:

$ meshcentral

You will see the following output:

MeshCentral2 v0.5.5 listening on port 80...

This means the MeshCentral service is now running on port 80.

Step 4: Access MeshCentral from the Browser

Now open your browser and go to http://localhost, you will see the MeshCentral login page.

Enter your username and password or create a new account. Once you log in, you will see the dashboard, and you can start managing devices on your network.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install MeshCentral on Alpine Linux Latest. You can now manage your devices on your network through the MeshCentral web-based interface.