How to Install DragonFly on OpenBSD

DragonFly is a free and open-source operating system that is created to be a forked version of FreeBSD for better performance and scalability. It is available on GitHub, and this guide will help you install it on OpenBSD operating system.

Prerequisites

• An OpenBSD operating system
• An internet connection
• A user account with sudo privileges

Step 1: Clone the Repository

Clone the repository using the git command. Use the following command to clone the DragonFly:

$ git clone https://github.com/corecode/dma

Step 2: Compile and Install DragonFly

Navigate to the cloned directory and use the make command to compile and install the DragonFly. Execute the following commands:

$ cd dma
$ make
$ make install

Step 3: Modify the Configuration File

After successful installation, modify the configuration file /usr/local/etc/dragonfly.conf based on your system configurations. Use the command:

$ sudo nano /usr/local/etc/dragonfly.conf

It is a configuration file that defines the system attributes needed by the DragonFly. You can modify as per your requirements.

Step 4: Start the DragonFly Service

Use the following command to start the DragonFly:

$ sudo /usr/local/sbin/dragonflyd

Step 5: Verify the Installation

After successfully installing the DragonFly service, verify it by accessing http://localhost:5800 through a web browser. It will show you the welcome screen, which means that you have installed DragonFly successfully.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed DragonFly on OpenBSD operating system. You can now deploy your data, and your data is secure with the DragonFly operating system.