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Setting up PC mini Cirrus7 with Nimbini and Ubuntu OS

In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of setting up a PC mini Cirrus7 with Nimbini and Ubuntu Operating System (OS). Nimbini is a popular open-source cloud computing platform that can be used to create, manage, and deploy applications in various cloud environments. By following this simple step-by-step guide, you will be able to have Nimbini up and running on your Cirrus7 mini PC with Ubuntu OS.

Prerequisites:

Before we begin, let's make sure you have the following prerequisites in place:

  1. A PC mini Cirrus7 (or any other compatible hardware).
  2. Ubuntu Server installation media (ISO file).
  3. Basic understanding of Linux terminal commands and networking concepts.
  4. Access to a stable internet connection.

Step 1: Installing Ubuntu OS on the PC mini Cirrus7

  1. Download the latest version of Ubuntu Server from the official website: https://ubuntu.com/download/server.
  2. Write the ISO image to a USB stick or burn it onto a CD using your preferred method.
  3. Boot up the Cirrus7 mini PC and follow the installation prompts to install Ubuntu OS on your hardware. Make sure to set a strong root password during the installation process.

Step 2: Updating the system packages

Once you have installed Ubuntu OS, it is essential to update the system packages to ensure that all components are up-to-date. Open a terminal window and run the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 3: Installing required dependencies

Before installing Nimbini, we need to install some additional dependencies using the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt install openjdk-11-jre libxml2-dev libxslt1-dev gcc make unzip wget

Step 4: Downloading and Installing Nimbini

Now that our system is up-to-date, we can proceed with downloading and installing Nimbini. Use the following commands to add the Nimbini repository and install it:

wget https://nimbini.net/downloads/Nimbini_Ubuntu_18.04_x64_v3.5.tar.gz
tar xf Nimbini_Ubuntu_18.04_x64_v3.5.tar.gz
cd Nimbini-3.5/
./install.sh

Step 5: Configuring Nimbini

After the installation is complete, you'll need to configure Nimbini by editing its configuration file with your preferred text editor (e.g., vi or nano). Open the file in a terminal window using the following command:

sudo vi /opt/nimbini/config.xml

Make the necessary changes to the configuration file and save it.

Step 6: Starting Nimbini

Finally, start the Nimbini server by running the following command in a terminal window:

sudo systemctl start nimbini

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Nimbini on your PC mini Cirrus7 with Ubuntu OS. Now you can begin creating, managing, and deploying applications in various cloud environments using this powerful open-source platform.

Published May, 2015