How to Install OpenNode on Arch Linux

OpenNode is an open source virtualization platform that enables hosting and management of virtual machines. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of OpenNode on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

  • Arch Linux installed
  • Root privileges
  • Basic knowledge of the command line

Installation

  1. Update the system by running the following command:
pacman -Syu
  1. Install the required dependencies:
pacman -S python python2 python2-pip python-pip python-virtualenv python2-virtualenv git graphviz 
  1. Clone the OpenNode repository:
git clone https://github.com/OpenNode/opennode-tui.git
  1. Create a virtual environment for OpenNode:
cd opennode-tui
virtualenv2 opennode
  1. Activate the virtual environment:
source opennode/bin/activate
  1. Install OpenNode:
pip2 install -r requirements.txt
python2 setup.py install
  1. Once installed, run the following to start using OpenNode:
opennode-tui

Congratulations, you have successfully installed OpenNode on Arch Linux!

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we learned how to install OpenNode on Arch Linux. With OpenNode, you can easily host and manage virtual machines. Make sure to explore OpenNode's features and options to fully utilize its capabilities.