If you’re looking to dip your toes into the world of Operos, a Linux-based operating system designed for hyperscaler-grade infrastructure automation, you’re in the right place! Operos combines various powerful open-source technologies to create an efficient cloud-native platform. Below, we’ll detail how to install, build, and run Operos, making it user-friendly and straightforward.

What is Operos?

Operos is designed for organizations of any size that desire to simplify their infrastructure management with automated features such as:

• Scheduled containers
• Software-defined networking
• Converged storage on commodity x86 servers

By harnessing open-source technologies like Kubernetes for container orchestration, Ceph for distributed storage, and SYSLINUX for hardware provisioning, Operos serves as a robust platform for automation.

Getting Started with Operos

Download Operos

The easiest way to get started is by downloading the binary ISO image:

• Download the latest ISO binary here

Additionally, you can read the installation instructions to guide you through the process.

Building Operos from Source

1. Run make to build everything from scratch.
2. Check the out directory for the installer ISO.

Pre-requisites for Building

Before you begin building, ensure you have the archlinux64 Vagrant box set up. Create it using the following commands:

git clone git@github.com:elasticdog/packer-arch.git
cd packer-arch
./wrappacker
vagrant box add -f --name archlinux64 output/packer_arch_virtualbox.box

Running the Generated ISO

To run the ISO, create virtual machines within VirtualBox:

• You will need one machine for the controller and one or more for workers.
• Controller nodes should have at least 2GB of RAM and 2 CPUs.
• Worker nodes need at least 2GB of RAM and 1 CPU.

There are certain network configurations to keep in mind:

• The controller should have two network interfaces (one connected externally and the other to a VirtualBox host-only network).
• Ensure any DHCP servers are disabled on this host-only network, as the controller will manage its own DHCP server.

How to Troubleshoot Common Issues

If you run into issues, try the following troubleshooting tips:

• Installation Fails: Revisit the installation instructions to ensure every step was followed correctly.
• Networking Issues: Verify that your network configurations are set up as described above, especially DHCP settings.
• API Access Problems: Make sure that the kubectl script is executed correctly and that the binary is properly installed.

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Additional Information

Version Number Management

The version number for Operos is formatted as x.y.z. You can find the x.y part in the file operos-version. Adjust the build number using:

make isobuild BUILD_NUM=123

Docker Image and Arch Package Caching

For build optimization, refresh your Docker images and Arch package caches with:

# Refresh Arch package cache
make packages

# Refresh Docker image cache
make images

Development Build vs. Production Build

The development build can be created using:

make isobuild-dev

This build version automatically generates SSH keys for easy access to nodes without passwords, enhancing security and convenience.

Conclusion

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By following this guide, you should be well on your way to harnessing the power of Operos for your infrastructure automation needs. Happy coding!