How to Install CKAN on Ubuntu Server Latest

CKAN (Comprehensive Knowledge Archive Network) is an open-source platform for data management, specifically for open data initiatives. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install CKAN on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

• Ubuntu Server Latest
• Root access or a user with sudo privileges

Installation

Step 1: Update/Upgrade Ubuntu

First, update/upgrade Ubuntu to ensure that you have the latest packages.

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Required Packages

Install the required packages for CKAN.

sudo apt install -y python-dev python-pip postgresql-12 postgresql-server-dev-12 solr-jetty openjdk-11-jre-headless

Step 3: Install CKAN

Install CKAN with pip.

sudo pip install ckan

Step 4: Create a PostgreSQL Database and User

Create a PostgreSQL database and user for CKAN.

sudo su - postgres
createuser -S -D -R -P ckanuser
createdb -O ckanuser ckan_default
exit

Step 5: Configure CKAN

Edit the CKAN configuration file to match your setup.

sudo nano /etc/ckan/default/development.ini

[DEFAULT]
# ...
sqlalchemy.url = postgresql://ckanuser:pass@localhost/ckan_default
# ...
solr_url = http://127.0.0.1:8983/solr

Step 6: Initialize the Database

Initialize the CKAN database.

sudo ckan db init

Step 7: Start CKAN and Solr Services

Start the CKAN and Solr services.

sudo systemctl start ckan.service
sudo systemctl start solr-jetty.service

Step 8: Enable CKAN and Solr Services

Enable the CKAN and Solr services to start at boot.

sudo systemctl enable ckan.service
sudo systemctl enable solr-jetty.service

Conclusion

You have successfully installed CKAN on Ubuntu Server Latest. You can now use CKAN for your data management needs.

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