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
- 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.