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Quick Install - Installing (Cont)

nodectl will continue the quick installation. You can continue to sit back and relax while the node is installed.

You can watch the progress through the progress bar indicator as each component is installed.

percentage completion will vary.

Swapping

Handle setting up the node's swap file

nodectl installing [ mainnet ]
Setting up swap file..................... preparing
[ ######################## 54%......................... ]

Administration

Handle the node's user setup

nodectl installing [ mainnet ]
Setting up node administration........... preparing
[ ########################### 56% ..................... ]

Protocol Structure

nodectl will create any elements that are specific to the functionality of nodectl for when it needs to handle the Tessellation protocol.

nodectl installing [ mainnet ]
Handling protocol structure.............. preparing
[ ############################# 60% ................... ]

P12 Setup

nodectl will create and setup your p12 file requirements. This may be building a new p12 file and applying the necessary parameters or migrating an existing p12.

nodectl installing [ mainnet ]
Generating P12 file...................... preparing
[ ################################# 70% ............... ]

Configuration Build

Build and populate the cn-config.yaml file will all necessary configuration values.

nodectl installing [ mainnet ]
Populating configuration................. preparing
[ ################################### 74% ............. ]

Write out the file to the proper location.

nodectl installing [ mainnet ]
Finalizing configuration................. preparing
[ ####################################### 82% ......... ]

Service Creation

nodectl will create all the services that it will use to help administer your node.

nodectl installing [ mainnet ]
Building services........................ preparing
[ ######################################### 88% ....... ]

SSH Configuration

nodectl will update the SSH configuration to lock down the node and disable some security vulnerabilities.

nodectl installing [ mainnet ]
Handling SSH Security.................... preparing
[ ########################################## 90% ...... ]

Setup AutoComplete

nodectl will teach the VPS's Bash shell to be able to auto complete commands. This can be done by double tapping the Tab key after entering the sudo nodectl command, to show the available commands.

nodectl installing [ mainnet ]
Setup auto complete...................... preparing
[ ############################################ 95% .... ]

Enable Encryption

nodectl will encrypt your p12 passphrase within the cn-config.yaml to secure your p12 from bad actors if access is gained to the configuration file.

nodectl installing [ mainnet ]
Handling Encryption Services............. preparing
[ ############################################# 97% ... ]

Finalize the Installation

nodectl installing [ mainnet ]
Completing Installation.................. preparing
[ ################################################# 99% ]