How to Install StackStorm on NetBSD
StackStorm is an open-source automation platform that provides event-driven automation through workflows, actions, and rules. In this tutorial, we will be walking through the process of installing StackStorm on a NetBSD machine.
Prerequisites
Before getting started, make sure you have the following prerequisites installed on your machine:
- NetBSD operating system
- Python 2.7 or 3.5+
- Python pip package manager
- Git client
Installation
Follow these steps to install StackStorm on a NetBSD machine:
1. Install pip package manager
Make sure you have python-pip package installed. If it's not yet installed, run the following command to install pip:
$ sudo pkgin install py-pip
2. Install StackStorm via Python pip
Run the following command to install StackStorm via pip:
$ sudo pip install st2
3. Configure StackStorm
To configure StackStorm, you need to run the setup script provided by StackStorm. Run the following command to run the setup script:
$ sudo st2ctl setup
During the installation process, you will be prompted to set up a database connection, etc. Follow the prompts to configure StackStorm as per your requirements.
4. Start and Test StackStorm Service
Now that StackStorm is configured, you can start the StackStorm services by running the following command:
$ sudo st2ctl start
StackStorm should now be running on your machine.
You can test whether the StackStorm service is running by navigating to the StackStorm web UI by opening a web browser and going to http://<your-netbsd-ip>:8080. If the page loads successfully, it means StackStorm is running and ready to use.
Conclusion
StackStorm is now installed on your NetBSD machine, and you're ready to start creating workflows, actions, and rules to automate your tasks. Happy automating!