How to Install Shield on Manjaro

Shield is an open-source backup and restore tool that is commonly used with databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB. Here's how to install Shield on Manjaro:

Prerequisites

• Manjaro installed on your system
• Access to a terminal window with sudo privileges

Installation Steps

1. Open a terminal window and update your system by running the following commands:

   sudo pacman -Syu
   

2. Install the Git software by executing the following command:

   sudo pacman -S git
   

3. Clone the Shield repository from its official GitHub page:

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

4. Change your working directory to the Shield directory:

   cd shield
   

5. Install the Shield binary by running this command:

   sudo sh/install.sh
   

6. Verify the installation by running the shield command:

   shield
   

   This should display the Shield version, usage information, and other details.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Shield on your Manjaro system. You can now start backing up your PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB databases with Shield.

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