How to Install Metabase on Arch Linux

Metabase is a powerful and easy-to-use business intelligence and analytics tool that allows users to visualize, analyze, and share data easily. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of installing Metabase on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have a running instance of Arch Linux with sudo access.

Step 1: Install Java

Metabase requires Java to run. To install Java, run the following command:

sudo pacman -S jdk-openjdk

Step 2: Install Metabase

To install Metabase on Arch Linux, follow the steps below:

1. Download the latest version of Metabase by visiting the official website: https://www.metabase.com/start/. You will be redirected to the Downloads page.

2. Click the "Download" button for Linux.

3. Extract the downloaded file into your preferred directory:

   tar -xvf metabase.tar.gz

4. Rename the extracted folder to "metabase":

   mv metabase-x.x.x/ metabase

5. Move the "metabase" folder to the "/opt" directory:

   sudo mv metabase/ /opt

6. Change the ownership of the "metabase" folder to the current user:

   sudo chown -R $USER:$USER /opt/metabase

Step 3: Start Metabase

To start Metabase, run the following command:

java -jar /opt/metabase/metabase.jar

Once started, Metabase should be accessible on your web browser at http://localhost:3000.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have walked you through the process of installing Metabase on Arch Linux. You can now start using Metabase to visualize, analyze, and share data easily.

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