How to Install Docker Swarm on Manjaro

Docker Swarm is a clustering and orchestration tool for Docker containers. It allows you to deploy and manage a cluster of Docker nodes, making it easier to release new features and update your applications.

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Docker Swarm on Manjaro Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you begin the installation process, ensure that your Manjaro system meets the following requirements:

• A 64-bit version of Manjaro Linux
• A working installation of Docker engine
• Root or sudo user privileges

Installing Docker Swarm

To install Docker Swarm on Manjaro, follow the steps below:

1. Open a terminal window on your Manjaro system.

2. Install the swarm package by running the command below:

   sudo pacman -S swarm
   

3. Once the installation is complete, you can verify that Swarm has been installed correctly by typing the following command:

   swarm version
   

   If Swarm has been installed correctly, you should see output similar to the following:

   swarm version 1.2.8
   

4. Initialize a new Swarm by running the command below:

   docker swarm init
   

   This command will initialize a new Swarm and generate a join token. You should see output similar to the following:

   Swarm initialized: current node (8ixpsr0aye6rpl6fz9pjtkh9c) is now a manager.
   
   To add a worker to this swarm, run the following command:
   
       docker swarm join --token <token> <ip-address>:<port>
   
   To add a manager to this swarm, run 'docker swarm join-token manager' and follow the instructions.
   

5. You can now join nodes to the Swarm using the join token generated in the previous step. For example, to join a new node to the Swarm, run the command below on that node:

   docker swarm join --token <token> <ip-address>:<port>
   

   Replace <token> with the token generated in step 4, and <ip-address>:<port> with the IP address and port of the Swarm manager.

6. Once you have joined nodes to the Swarm, you can deploy services and manage your application using the Swarm API.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Docker Swarm on Manjaro Linux. Once you have installed Swarm, you can deploy and manage your applications more efficiently by using the power of containerization and clustering.

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