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.