Fess is an open-source search engine that can be used to search various types of data such as files, websites, and databases. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Fess on Alpine Linux.
Before we start, make sure you have the following prerequisites in place:
The first step is to update the package repository using the package manager apk. This ensures that you have the latest versions of the packages before installing Fess.
$ sudo apk update
Fess requires Java to be installed before it can be installed. Run the following command to install Java:
$ sudo apk add openjdk8
To download and install Fess, perform the following steps:
$ tar -xvf fess-x.x.x.tar.gz
Note: Replace
x.x.xwith the appropriate version number you have downloaded.
/usr/share/fess using the following command:$ sudo mv fess-x.x.x /usr/share/fess
Now that Fess is installed, we need to start the Fess service. Use the following command:
$ sudo /usr/share/fess/bin/fess
This will start the Fess service on your localhost on port 8080.
Finally, to verify that Fess is installed correctly and is working properly, access http://localhost:8080 using a web browser. This should take you to the Fess search page, where you can perform a search, browse through the search results, and take advantage of the other features of Fess.
In this tutorial, we have learned how to install Fess on Alpine Linux. While the steps provided here should work for most scenarios, you should always consult the official documentation for the most up-to-date installation instructions.
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