NocoDB is a web-based platform for building and managing databases without writing any code. It is a customizable, scalable, and secure solution that simplifies the database management process. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the step-by-step installation process of NocoDB on Linux Mint.
Before proceeding with the installation, make sure you have the following:
Go to the NocoDB official website and download the latest version of the software. You can download either the Community or the Enterprise edition depending on your needs.
Alternatively, you can use the following command to download the latest version of NocoDB:
wget https://github.com/nocodb/nocodb/releases/latest/download/nocodb-linux-amd64.zip
Once the download is complete, navigate to the directory where it is stored and extract the downloaded file using the following command:
unzip nocodb-linux-amd64.zip
This will create a new directory named nocodb that contains all the files and folders required to run NocoDB.
Before running NocoDB, you need to configure your database credentials. Open the NocoDB configuration file configurations/nocodb-config.json using a text editor of your choice.
nano nocodb/configurations/nocodb-config.json
Change the values of the following properties to match your database configuration:
"databaseConfigurations": {
"primary": {
"dialect": "mysql",
"host": "localhost",
"port": 3306,
"database": "nocodb",
"username": "root",
"password": ""
}
},
Save the changes and exit the text editor.
NocoDB requires some dependencies to run properly. The easiest way to install them is by using the Node Package Manager (NPM). Navigate to the nocodb directory and run the following command:
npm install --production
This will install all the required dependencies.
Now that NocoDB is properly configured and all the dependencies are installed, you can start the server. To do so, run the following command:
npm start
This will start the NocoDB server, and the output will be displayed in the console. Wait for a few seconds until you see the message NocoDB is up and running on PORT 8080.
Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080/ to access NocoDB. You should see the NocoDB login page. Enter your credentials to log in and start using the NocoDB platform.
In this tutorial, we have explained how to install NocoDB on Linux Mint. Now that you have NocoDB up and running, you can start building and managing your database without writing any code. NocoDB is a powerful and easy-to-use solution that can simplify your database management process.
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