Installation

There are three ways to install MAAS:

• From an Ubuntu Server ISO. Install a complete MAAS environment or a rack controller during the ISO installation of Ubuntu Server.

  • Recommended for new MAAS environments, especially for new users
  • Enables you to get started as quickly as possible

• From packages. Install packages for individual MAAS components.

  • Versatile: Put components where you want them (centralized or distributed)
  • Can access developmental versions of MAAS

• Locally with LXD. Create a self-contained MAAS environment with LXD containers.

  • MAAS nodes also run as local containers
  • Ideal for testing and experimenting with MAAS
  • Can access developmental versions of MAAS

Ubuntu 14.04 LTS systems running the MAAS 1.7 or 1.9 series can upgrade to MAAS 2.0 via an LTS-to-LTS upgrade to Ubuntu 16.04 LTS.