How to Install Sharry on Clear Linux Latest

Introduction

Sharry is an open-source file-sharing web application that allows you to share files securely and easily over the internet. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Sharry on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin installing Sharry on Clear Linux Latest, you need to have the following:

Step 1: Install JDK

Before installing Sharry, you need to have Java Development Kit (JDK) installed on your Clear Linux Latest instance.

Execute the following command to install OpenJDK on your Clear Linux Latest instance:

sudo swupd bundle-add java-runtime

Step 2: Install Tomcat

Sharry requires a servlet container to run, and Tomcat is one of the most popular servlet containers.

Execute the following command to install Tomcat on your Clear Linux Latest instance:

sudo swupd bundle-add tomcat

Step 3: Download and Configure Sharry

Download the latest version of Sharry from the Github repository:

wget https://github.com/eikek/sharry/releases/download/v2.0.2/sharry.war

Move the downloaded WAR file to the Tomcat 'webapps' directory:

sudo mv sharry.war /var/lib/tomcat/webapps/

Open the Sharry configuration file in a text editor:

sudo nano /etc/sharry.conf

Modify the following configuration settings as required:

sharry.db.jdbcUrl=jdbc:h2:/var/lib/sharry/db/sharry
sharry.store=/var/lib/sharry/store

Save and exit the file.

Step 4: Start Tomcat and Access Sharry

Start Tomcat using the following command:

sudo systemctl start tomcat

Access the Sharry application by navigating to the following URL in your web browser:

http://<Clear_Linux_Instance_IP_Address>:8080/sharry

You should see the Sharry login page, where you can create a new user account or log in if you already have an account.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Sharry on Clear Linux Latest. Now you can set up a file-sharing system easily and securely.

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