How to Install Superset on Kali Linux Latest

Superset is an open-source data visualization platform that allows you to create stunning visualizations and dashboards from various data sources. This tutorial will show you how to install Superset on Kali Linux latest using the terminal.

Step 1: Update Kali Linux

First, you need to update your Kali Linux system to ensure it has the latest packages and dependencies. Open a terminal and run the following commands:

sudo apt update 
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Superset requires several dependencies to be installed on your system. Run the following command to install them:

sudo apt-get install build-essential libssl-dev libffi-dev python-dev python-pip libsasl2-dev libldap2-dev python3-dev python3-pip

Step 3: Install Superset

To install Superset, you need to use pip. Run the following command to install Superset:

pip install superset

Step 4: Configure Superset

After installing Superset, you need to configure it to use a database. The easiest way to get started is to use the built-in SQLite database. From the terminal, run the following command to set up the initial configuration:

export FLASK_APP=superset
superset db upgrade

Step 5: Create a User

Next, you need to create a user account for Superset. Run the following command and follow the prompts to create a new user:

export FLASK_APP=superset
superset fab create-admin

Step 6: Start the Superset Server

You can start the Superset server by running the following command:

superset runserver

By default, the server will run on port 8088. You can access the Superset GUI by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8088.

Step 7: Create your First Dashboard

Once you have successfully started the Superset server, you can start creating your first dashboard. To create a new dashboard, click on the “Dashboards” tab and then click on the “+” button. Follow the prompts to add charts, tables, and other visualizations to your dashboard.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Superset on Kali Linux and created your first dashboard. Superset offers endless possibilities for data visualization and exploration, so experiment with it and unleash the power of data!

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