How to Install OpenNode on NixOS Latest

OpenNode is an open-source server virtualization platform that enables users to create, manage and deploy virtual machines. In this tutorial, we will discuss how to install OpenNode on NixOS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we start with the installation process, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

  • A server running NixOS Latest
  • Access to the command-line interface of the server

Step 1: Add the OpenNode Repository

The first step is to add the OpenNode repository to your system. Execute the following command:

$ sudo nix-channel --add https://releases.opennodecloud.com/latest/nixos/

When prompted, press "Enter" to accept the new channel.

Step 2: Install the OpenNode Packages

After adding the OpenNode repository to your system, you can now install the OpenNode packages. Execute the following command:

$ sudo nix-env -i -f '<nixos>' -A opennode-compute

This command will install the OpenNode packages on your system.

Step 3: Configure the OpenNode Compute Daemon

Now that you have installed the OpenNode packages, you need to configure the OpenNode Compute daemon. To do this, create a new file at /etc/nixos/opennode-compute.nix with the following content:

{
  opennode-compute.enable = true;
  opennode-compute.cloud_token = "<your-cloud-token>";
}

Replace with your OpenNode cloud token.

Step 4: Enable the OpenNode Compute Daemon

The final step is to enable the OpenNode Compute daemon. To do this, add the following line to your NixOS configuration file at /etc/nixos/configuration.nix:

services.opennode-compute.enable = true;

After adding the line, save the file and exit.

Step 5: Reload the NixOS Configuration

To apply the changes, you need to reload the NixOS configuration. Execute the following command:

$ sudo nixos-rebuild switch

This command will rebuild and activate the new configuration.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we discussed how to install OpenNode on NixOS Latest. With OpenNode, you can create, manage and deploy virtual machines easily. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to leave a comment below.