How to Install Ansible-NAS on OpenSUSE Latest

Introduction

Ansible-NAS is a project that enables users to turn their ordinary computer into a Network-attached storage (NAS) solution. Ansible-NAS can be customized and configured as per the user's preferences, thus making it a useful tool in meeting an individual's needs. In this tutorial, we will demonstrate how to install Ansible-NAS on the latest version of OpenSUSE using a few simple steps.

Prerequisites

  • A computer running OpenSUSE latest
  • A basic understanding of the command line interface

Step 1: Install Git

Git is a version control system used to enable collaboration between users when working on projects. In this step, we will install Git using the terminal application.

sudo zypper install git

Step 2: Install Ansible

Ansible is an open-source automation tool often used for IT infrastructure configuration management, application deployment and task management. Ensure you have Ansible installed by executing the command below.

sudo zypper install ansible

Step 3: Clone the Ansible-NAS Repository

We will now clone the ansible-nas repository from GitHub.

git clone https://github.com/DaveStephens/ansible-nas.git

Step 4: Run Ansible Playbook

We will now run the Ansible playbook to prepare Ansible-NAS for installation.

cd ansible-nas
sudo ansible-playbook -i inventory/localhost nas.yml

The command above will install and set up a basic Ansible-NAS configuration on the localhost. You can make adjustments to the configuration of Ansible-NAS, such as adding more hard drives or changing the application to access your files via the web interface.

Step 5: Access the Web Interface

After running the playbook successfully, you should be able to access the web interface of the Ansible-NAS server. You can access the web interface via your browser with the IP address of the system appended by :8888.

http://your_server_ip_address:8888

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Ansible-NAS on OpenSUSE latest by cloning the Ansible-NAS repository from GitHub and running the Ansible playbook. By following the steps outlined above, you can customize and configure the installation to suit your needs.