How to Install OpenMediaVault on FreeBSD Latest

This tutorial will guide you through installing OpenMediaVault on the latest version of FreeBSD. Please follow the steps carefully to ensure a successful installation.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

  • A computer with FreeBSD Latest installed
  • Root access to the computer
  • A stable internet connection

Step 1: Update the System

Firstly, update the system to ensure that you have the latest software available. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo pkg update && sudo pkg upgrade

Step 2: Install Required Packages

Next, install the required packages for OpenMediaVault to run by running the following command:

sudo pkg install python3 py37-sqlite3 devel/py-setuptools devel/py-pip nano

Step 3: Download and Install OpenMediaVault

Download the latest version of OpenMediaVault from their official website at https://www.openmediavault.org/. Once the download is complete, navigate to the downloaded file and extract it.

In the terminal, cd into the extracted directory, and run the following command to install OpenMediaVault:

sudo python3 setup.py install

Step 4: Setup OpenMediaVault

After installation, run the following command to initialize the OpenMediaVault setup:

omv-initsystem

Once the setup is complete, start the OpenMediaVault web interface by running the following command:

omv-engined -d -f

You should now be able to access the OpenMediaVault web interface by navigating to http://localhost:80 in your web browser.

Note that you may need to run sudo sysrc minit_enable=YES before starting the OpenMediaVault engine for the first time. This will enable the service to start automatically on boot.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed the latest version of OpenMediaVault on FreeBSD Latest! You can now use the web interface to manage your data storage and server settings.