How to Install Selenoid on Clear Linux Latest

Selenoid is a powerful Selenium container management system that simplifies the testing process for different web applications. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Selenoid on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before installing Selenoid, ensure that you have:

• A running instance of Clear Linux Latest with root access
• Docker installed on your system
• Basic knowledge of Linux command line

Step 1: Install Selenoid on Clear Linux Latest

Follow the steps below to install Selenoid on Clear Linux Latest:

1. Open the Terminal on Clear Linux Latest by pressing the "Ctrl+Alt+T" keys.

2. Execute the following command to download the Selenoid image:

    docker pull aerokube/selenoid:latest-release
   

3. Next, pull the Selenoid UI image by running the below command:

    docker pull aerokube/selenoid-ui:latest-release
   

Note: Ensure that your Docker installation supports pulling images from secure Docker registries by verifying that your CA certificate is up-to-date.

4. After pulling the images, start the Selenoid and Selenoid UI container by running the command below:

    docker run --name selenoid -p 4444:4444 -v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock -v `pwd`/config/:/etc/selenoid/:ro --restart unless-stopped -d aerokube/selenoid:latest-release
   

5. Next, start the Selenoid UI container by running the command below:

    docker run --name selenoid-ui -p 8080:8080 --link selenoid -d aerokube/selenoid-ui:latest-release
   

With these steps, Selenoid should have been installed and should be up and running.

Step 2: Test your Selenoid Installation

To verify that your installation is successful, follow the steps below:

1. Open your preferred web browser and navigate to http://localhost:4444/status which should return a JSON response that shows your Selenoid version and status as shown below:

      {
          "total": 0,
          "used": 0,
          "queued": 0,
          "pending": 0,
          "browsers": {}
      }
   

2. Next, test the Selenoid UI by accessing http://localhost:8080 which should take you to the Selenoid UI page.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Selenoid is a powerful tool that simplifies the Selenium testing process. With the above steps, you can easily install Selenoid on your Clear Linux Latest and start automating your web applications.

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