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How to Install Gerrit on Kali Linux Latest

Gerrit is a web-based code review system, which enables collaborative code reviews for projects using the Git version control system. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Gerrit on Kali Linux latest.

Prerequisites

• Kali Linux (latest version)
• Java JDK (version 8 or higher)
• Git (optional, if you want to use Git integration)

Installing Java JDK

Before installing Gerrit, you need to install Java JDK. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Open the Terminal application in Kali Linux.

2. Type the following command to update the package list:

   sudo apt-get update
   

3. Type the following command to install Java JDK:

   sudo apt-get install default-jdk
   

4. Check if Java is installed correctly by typing the following command:

   java -version
   

   You should get an output similar to this:

   openjdk version "1.8.0_222"
   OpenJDK Runtime Environment (build 1.8.0_222-b10)
   OpenJDK 64-Bit Server VM (build 25.222-b10, mixed mode)
   

Downloading and Installing Gerrit

Now that Java JDK is installed, let's download and install Gerrit.

1. Open the Terminal application in Kali Linux.

2. Type the following command to create a new directory for Gerrit:

   mkdir gerrit && cd gerrit
   

3. Download Gerrit using the following command:

   wget https://gerrit-releases.storage.googleapis.com/gerrit-3.4.1.war
   

   Note: Make sure to replace the version number with the latest one available on the Gerrit website.

4. Once the download is completed, you can start the installation process by running the following command:

   java -jar gerrit-3.4.1.war init -d <directory>
   

   Replace <directory> with the name of the directory where you want to install Gerrit. For example:

   java -jar gerrit-3.4.1.war init -d /opt/gerrit/
   

5. Gerrit will prompt you to enter some configuration settings. Follow the instructions and provide the required information.

6. Once the installation is complete, start Gerrit using the following command:

   java -jar gerrit-3.4.1.war daemon
   

   Gerrit should now be accessible through your web browser by visiting http://localhost:8080.

Configuring Gerrit

Now that Gerrit is installed, you can configure it to fit your needs. Here are some common configurations you might want to do:

• Enable authentication: By default, Gerrit does not require authentication. You can enable authentication by editing the gerrit.config file located in the Gerrit installation directory.

• Configure email notifications: Gerrit can send email notifications when certain events occur, such as a new change being submitted or a review being completed. To configure email notifications, edit the gerrit.config file and specify your email server settings.

• Configure Git integration: Gerrit integrates with Git to provide code review functionality. To configure Git integration, edit the gerrit.config file and specify the path to your Git executable.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Gerrit on Kali Linux latest. We hope this tutorial has been helpful for you. If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to leave a comment below.

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