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How to Install FreeIPA on CentOS 8

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Installing FreeIPA on CentOS 8

FreeIPA is an open-source centralized authentication and identity system for Linux and Unix-based operating systems. It provides integrated security information management, user authentication, and centralized policy management.

Step 1: Update the System

First, update the system packages to ensure that you have the latest security patches.

$ sudo dnf update -y

Step 2: Install the FreeIPA Server

Install the FreeIPA server package using the following command:

$ sudo dnf install ipa-server -y

Step 3: Configure the FreeIPA Server

Run the following command to configure the FreeIPA server:

$ sudo ipa-server-install

Follow the on-screen prompts to configure the server. You will be asked to provide the DNS domain name for your FreeIPA server, as well as the directory manager password and the Kerberos master password.

Step 4: Configure Firewalld

Enable the FreeIPA service through the firewall using the following command:

$ sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=freeipa-ldap
$ sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=freeipa-ldaps
$ sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=freeipa-replication
$ sudo firewall-cmd --reload

Step 5: Access the FreeIPA Web Interface

After the installation is complete, you can access the FreeIPA web interface using the URL https:///ipa. Login with the admin user and the password set during the installation process.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed FreeIPA on CentOS 8. You can now use it for centralized authentication and identity management in your Linux environment.

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