How to Install CDS on EndeavourOS

CDS (Continuous Delivery Service) is an open-source continuous integration and delivery system that helps to automate CI/CD pipelines. It is supported by OVHcloud and comes with various features such as scalability, reliability, and flexibility. Here’s how to install CDS on EndeavourOS:

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, ensure that you have the following:

Step 1: Install Dependencies

CDS requires some dependencies to be installed before the actual installation. Run the following command to install them:

sudo pacman -Syu git curl make gcc

This command will update your system packages and install Git, cURL, Make, and GCC.

Step 2: Install CDS

  1. Clone the CDS repository using Git:

    git clone https://github.com/ovh/cds.git
    
  2. Move into the cloned directory:

    cd cds
    
  3. Install CDS using the Makefile:

    make install
    

The installation process may take some time, depending on your system resources and the internet speed.

Step 3: Configuration

After the installation, you need to configure CDS by creating a configuration file. Run the following command to create a new configuration file:

cds api configure

This command will open a configuration prompt where you need to enter the required details, such as the URL of your database, the database name, user credentials, and other preferences. Follow the instructions on the prompt to complete the configuration.

Step 4: Start CDS

Once the configuration is complete, start the CDS server using the following command:

cds start

This command will start the CDS server and allow you to use the UI or the REST API to manage your CI/CD pipelines.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have seen how to install CDS on EndeavourOS. CDS is a powerful tool that can help automate your CI/CD pipelines and reduce manual efforts. By following these steps, you can quickly set up CDS and get started with your development projects.

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