How to Install DrawThe.Net on Ubuntu Server Latest

In this tutorial, we will cover the steps to install DrawThe.Net, a free online diagramming tool, on Ubuntu Server.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have the following prerequisites in place:

Step 1: Install Node.js

DrawThe.Net requires Node.js to run. Follow these steps to install Node.js on your Ubuntu Server:

  1. Update the package list by running the following command:
sudo apt-get update
  1. Install Node.js using the following command:
sudo apt-get install -y nodejs
  1. Verify that Node.js has been installed by running the following command:
node --version

If Node.js is installed, you should see its version number in the output.

Step 2: Install DrawThe.Net

To install DrawThe.Net on your Ubuntu Server, follow the steps given below:

  1. Clone the DrawThe.Net repository using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/Nevon/drawthe.net.git
  1. Navigate to the drawthe.net directory:
cd drawthe.net
  1. Install the required Node.js packages by running the following command:
npm install
  1. Start the DrawThe.Net server by running the following command:
npm start

You should now see the DrawThe.Net application running on your Ubuntu Server.

Step 3: Access DrawThe.Net

To access DrawThe.Net, open a web browser and navigate to http://<server-ip>:8080, where <server-ip> is the IP address of your Ubuntu Server.

You should now be able to use DrawThe.Net to create beautiful diagrams and flowcharts.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we covered the steps to install DrawThe.Net on Ubuntu Server Latest. Now that DrawThe.Net is installed, you can use it to create stunning diagrams and flowcharts.

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