Dokku is an open-source Platform as a Service (PaaS) that allows developers to easily deploy and manage applications on their own server. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Dokku on Ubuntu Server Latest.
Before we begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:
Firstly, run the following command to update your server's package list and upgrade your installed packages to the latest version:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
Dokku is built on top of Docker, so we need to install Docker first. Run the following command to install Docker:
sudo apt install docker.io -y
Enable Docker by running:
sudo systemctl enable docker
And then start the Docker service by running:
sudo systemctl start docker
Check that Docker is running properly by running:
sudo docker --version
You should see the Docker version you just installed.
Next, use the following command to download and install Dokku:
wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dokku/dokku/v0.29.3/bootstrap.sh
Then, run the bootstrap script to initiate the installation process:
sudo DOKKU_TAG=v0.29.3 bash bootstrap.sh
This command will install Dokku on your server. Wait until the installation process completes.
You need to set up your domain name or IP address in order to access your server. If you haven't done so already, you can use a domain registrar to buy a new domain name. Once you have a domain name, point it to your server's IP address.
You can also use your server's IP address directly to access Dokku.
Now that you have Dokku installed and your domain name or IP address set up, you can deploy your first app.
Firstly, create an empty git repository:
mkdir my-app
cd my-app
git init
Add a new remote to the repository:
git remote add dokku dokku@your-domain-or-ip:my-app
Set up a simple "Hello, World!" app:
echo "Hello, World!" > index.html
git add .
git commit -m "Initial commit"
Finally, push your app to Dokku:
git push dokku main
You should see Dokku automatically detecting your app and deploying it.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Dokku and deployed your first app.
In this tutorial, we have guided you through the process of installing Dokku on Ubuntu Server Latest, setting up your domain name or IP address, and deploying your first app. You are now ready to use Dokku to deploy and manage your applications easily.
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