How to Install Shield on Linux Mint Latest

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Shield, an open-source tool for automated backup and restore of your Kubernetes resources.

We will be installing Shield on Linux Mint Latest. Let's get started!

Requirements

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following:

• A Linux Mint Latest instance with root access
• Docker and Docker Compose installed on your system

Installation

Follow the steps below to install Shield:

Step 1: Clone the Shield Repository

First, clone the Shield repository to your machine using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/starkandwayne/shield.git

Step 2: Change Directory to Shield

Change your working directory to the shield folder using:

cd shield

Step 3: Start Docker

Start Docker using the following command:

sudo systemctl start docker

Step 4: Build the Shield Docker Image

Now, build the Shield Docker image using Docker Compose using the following command:

sudo docker-compose build

Step 5: Start Shield

Start Shield using the following command:

sudo docker-compose up -d

Step 6: Verify Shield

Verify Shield is running properly by browsing to the Shield web interface at http://localhost:8080.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Shield on Linux Mint Latest.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have successfully installed Shield on Linux Mint Latest using the Shield repository and Docker Compose. With Shield, you can easily automate the backup and restore of your Kubernetes resources.

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