How to Install Bonobo Git Server on MXLinux Latest

Bonobo Git Server is a web-based Git repository management tool. It is open-source and comes with an intuitive interface that makes it easier for users to manage their Git repositories. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Bonobo Git Server on MXLinux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before installing Bonobo Git Server, you must ensure the following prerequisites are met:

• A user account with sudo privileges.
• A working internet connection.
• Access to a terminal or command prompt.

Step 1: Update the System

Before installing any new software on your system, it is essential to update your system to its latest version. You can do this by opening the terminal and running the following command.

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

This command will update your system packages and install any available updates.

Step 2: Install the Required Dependencies

Bonobo Git Server requires some dependencies to work correctly. You can install these dependencies by running the following command in the terminal.

sudo apt install git libapache2-mod-mono libssl-dev

This command will install the required Git package, Mono-based Apache module, and SSL development libraries.

Step 3: Download Bonobo Git Server

Now that we have installed the dependencies, we can move on to download the Bonobo Git Server. You can download the latest version of the server from the official website at https://bonobogitserver.com/.

wget https://github.com/BonoboGitServer/Bonobo-Git-Server/releases/download/v7.4.0/Bonobo.Git.Server.7.4.0.zip

This command will download the Bonobo Git Server zip file to your system.

Step 4: Extract and Install Bonobo Git Server

Once the zip file has finished downloading, you need to extract it to a directory where you want to store the server files. You can do this by running the following command in the terminal.

unzip Bonobo.Git.Server.{version}.zip -d /path/to/extract

Replace the {version} with the downloaded version of Bonobo Git Server.

Next, you need to install the server by running the installation script.

cd /path/to/extract/Bonobo.Git.Server
sudo ./install.sh

This command will install the server and start the configuration wizard.

Step 5: Configure Bonobo Git Server

The configuration wizard will guide you through the process of setting up the server. Here is a quick overview of the steps involved:

• Choose a location to store your Git repositories.
• Choose an authentication method (Forms or Windows).
• Configure SSL if required.
• Create an Administrator account with credentials.

Once you have completed the configuration wizard, Bonobo Git Server will be up and running.

Step 6: Access Bonobo Git Server

You can access Bonobo Git Server by opening a web browser and typing the IP address of your system followed by the port number of the server, which is usually port 80 or 443.

http://{your_IP_address}:{server_port}

You will be prompted to log in using the credentials you specified during the setup process.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Bonobo Git Server on MXLinux Latest. With Bonobo Git Server, you can manage your Git repositories easily and efficiently.

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