How to Install Vlad the Deployer on NetBSD

Vlad the Deployer is a tool for deploying Ruby on Rails web applications. In this tutorial, we will guide you through installing Vlad the Deployer on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

• NetBSD installation with root access
• Ruby installation
• Git installation

Step 1: Install Vlad the Deployer with Git

Vlad the Deployer is available on GitHub, and we will use Git to clone the repository.

1. Open a terminal and log in as root.
2. Install Git by running the following command.

pkgin update
pkgin install git

3. Clone the Vlad the Deployer repository by running the command:

git clone https://github.com/seattlerb/vlad.git

Step 2: Install Bundler Gem

Vlad the Deployer uses Bundler to manage Ruby gems.

1. Install Bundler by running the following command.

gem install bundler

Step 3: Install Dependencies

To install the dependencies for Vlad the Deployer, navigate to the cloned repository directory, and run the following command.

cd vlad
bundler install

Step 4: Verify Installation

To verify that Vlad the Deployer is successfully installed on your system, run the following command.

vlad --version

If you get output with the version number, then congratulations, you have successfully installed Vlad the Deployer on your NetBSD system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Vlad the Deployer on NetBSD. Vlad the Deployer is a useful tool for deploying Ruby on Rails applications to servers, and it is recommended for those who want to automate their deployments.

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