How to Install RudderStack on Linux Mint

RudderStack is an open-source customer data platform designed to collect, process, and route data to multiple destinations. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing RudderStack on Linux Mint.

Prerequisites

• A Linux Mint machine running the latest version
• A terminal application

Step 1: Install Docker

RudderStack requires the use of Docker to run. Follow these steps to install Docker:

1. Open the terminal application.
2. Type the following command and hit enter: sudo apt-get update
3. Type the following command and hit enter: sudo apt-get install docker.io
4. Enter your password and hit enter to proceed with the installation.

Step 2: Install Docker-Compose

Docker-Compose is a tool used to define and run multi-container Docker applications. Follow these steps to install Docker-Compose:

1. Open the terminal application.
2. Type the following command and hit enter: sudo curl -L "https://github.com/docker/compose/releases/download/1.29.2/docker-compose-$(uname -s)-$(uname -m)" -o /usr/local/bin/docker-compose
3. Type the following command and hit enter: sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/docker-compose

Step 3: Clone the RudderStack Repository

Now, you need to clone the RudderStack repository on your machine:

1. Open the terminal application.
2. Type the following command and hit enter: git clone https://github.com/rudderlabs/rudder-server.git
3. Wait for the cloning process to finish.

Step 4: Start RudderStack

Now that everything is installed, you can start RudderStack:

1. Open the terminal application.
2. Navigate to the RudderStack repository that you just cloned by typing the following command and hitting enter: cd rudder-server
3. Type the following command and hit enter: sudo docker-compose up -d
4. Wait for the containers to start.

Conclusion

At this point, RudderStack is up and running on your Linux Mint machine. You can now start using it to collect, process, and route data to multiple destinations. If you encounter any errors during the installation process, please consult the RudderStack documentation or seek help from the RudderStack community.

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