In this comprehensive tutorial, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of installing NetBox on an Ubuntu Server. NetBox is a powerful open-source tool designed to help you manage and document your network infrastructure with ease.
In this video, we cover everything you need to know to get NetBox up and running on your Ubuntu server:
0:07 - Introduction to NetBox Learn what NetBox is and why it's an essential tool for network administrators and data center operators.
3:00 - Prerequisites Ensure you have a clean Ubuntu Server installation with sudo privileges before starting the installation process.
3:19 - Installing Required Packages Install the necessary packages and dependencies, including PostgreSQL and Python libraries, to prepare your server.
4:57 - PostgreSQL Setup Configure and set up the PostgreSQL database to store NetBox's data securely.
8:40 - Redis Setup Learn how to install Redis and the reason why we need to use Redis utility.
10:25 - NetBox Setup Learn how to install NetBox application and edit the configuration.py file.
12:33 - Clone NetBox from Github Clone the NetBox source code from the official GitHub repository to your server.
13:55 - Create the NetBox System User Learn how to create the NetBox System User.
15:05 - Edit the configuration file Customize your NetBox settings by editing the configuration file to tailor it to your network requirements.
17:36 - Generate a secret key for NetBox Config file Learn how to create a secret key and add it to the secret_key variable within the config file.
19:48 - Create a superuser for NetBox Set up a superuser account to manage NetBox and gain full control of your network documentation.
21:21 - Test the NetBox Dev Server Learn how to test NetBox Dev Server application and access the Dev GUI.
22:46 - Configuring Gunicorn Install and configure Gunicorn as the application server to serve NetBox efficiently.
25:00 - Installing and Configuring Nginx Set up Nginx as a reverse proxy to handle web traffic and enhance security.
28:17 - Testing Your NetBox Installation Verify the successful installation by accessing the NetBox web interface and exploring its features.
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