How to Install Strider on MXLinux Latest?

Strider is an open-source continuous integration and deployment platform. It allows you to build, test, and deploy your projects automatically. In this guide, we will show you how to install Strider on MXLinux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you begin with the installation, make sure that you have the following:

• MXLinux Latest installed on your system
• Access to the terminal window as a root user

Step 1: Install Node.js and NPM

Strider is built using Node.js, so you need to have it installed on your system. Follow these steps to install Node.js and NPM:

1. Open the terminal window.

2. Update the package list and upgrade the packages to their latest versions by running the following command:

   sudo apt-get update
   sudo apt-get upgrade
   

3. Install Node.js and NPM by running the following command:

   sudo apt-get install nodejs npm
   

4. Verify the installation by checking the Node.js and NPM versions:

   node -v
   npm -v
   

   The output should show the installed versions of Node.js and NPM.

Step 2: Install MongoDB

Strider uses MongoDB as its default database. Follow these steps to install MongoDB:

1. Open the terminal window.

2. Import the MongoDB public key by running the following command:

   wget -qO - https://www.mongodb.org/static/pgp/server-4.4.asc | sudo apt-key add -
   

3. Create the MongoDB source list by running the following command:

   echo "deb [ arch=amd64,arm64 ] https://repo.mongodb.org/apt/ubuntu bionic/mongodb-org/4.4 multiverse" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mongodb-org-4.4.list
   

4. Update the package list by running the following command:

   sudo apt-get update
   

5. Install MongoDB by running the following command:

   sudo apt-get install -y mongodb-org
   

6. Start the MongoDB service by running the following command:

   sudo systemctl start mongod
   

7. Check the status of the MongoDB service by running the following command:

   sudo systemctl status mongod
   

   The output should show that the service is active and running.

Step 3: Install Strider

Now that you have installed the necessary dependencies, follow these steps to install Strider:

1. Open the terminal window.

2. Install Strider by running the following command:

   sudo npm install strider
   

3. Start the Strider service by running the following command:

   sudo npm run Strider
   

4. Verify the installation by visiting the Strider web interface at http://localhost:3000/ in your browser.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Strider on MXLinux Latest. You can now use Strider to automate your project building, testing, and deployment, making your development process more efficient and reliable.

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