How to Install StackStorm on Ubuntu Server Latest

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install StackStorm on Ubuntu Server Latest. StackStorm is an open-source automation platform that integrates with various tools and services to create workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and simplify DevOps processes.

Prerequisites

Before getting started, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

• An Ubuntu Server Latest instance or virtual machine
• A non-root user account with sudo privileges
• A stable internet connection

Step 1: Update Your System

The first step is to update your Ubuntu system to ensure that you have the latest security patches and bug fixes. Open the terminal, and run the following commands to update your system:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install the StackStorm Repository

StackStorm provides an apt repository for Ubuntu, which makes it easy to install and manage StackStorm. Open the terminal and run the following command to add the StackStorm repository:

sudo apt-get install -y curl
curl -sSL https://stackstorm.com/packages/install.sh | bash

Step 3: Install StackStorm

After adding the StackStorm repository, run the following command to install StackStorm:

sudo apt-get install -y st2

Step 4: Configure StackStorm

Once the installation is complete, run the following command to configure StackStorm:

sudo st2ctl config-edit

This will open the configuration file in the default text editor. Here you can configure StackStorm according to your needs. For example, you can set the hostname, port number, and logging settings.

After making changes to the configuration file, save and close it. Then, restart the StackStorm service by running the following command:

sudo systemctl restart st2

Step 5: Verify StackStorm Installation

To verify that StackStorm is installed and running correctly, run the following command:

sudo st2ctl status

If everything is working correctly, you should see the following output:

[root@ubuntu ~]# st2ctl status
st2actionrunner.service - StackStorm action runner service
   Loaded: loaded (/lib/systemd/system/st2actionrunner.service; enabled; vendor preset: enabled)
   Active: active (running) since Sun 2021-07-11 22:58:46 UTC; 1 day 12h ago
  Process: 391 ExecStart=/opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/st2actionrunner --config-file /etc/st2/st2.conf (code=exited, status=0/SUCCESS)
  Process: 485 ExecStop=/bin/kill -TERM $MAINPID (code=exited, status=0/SUCCESS)
  Process: 487 ExecStartPost=/bin/sleep 5 (code=exited, status=0/SUCCESS)
 Main PID: 391 (st2actionrunner)
    Tasks: 18 (limit: 19660)
   CGroup: /system.slice/st2actionrunner.service
           |-391 /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/st2actionrunner --config-file /etc/st2/st2.conf
           |-406 /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/python /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/st2cmd run st2.sensor.container_polling
           |-407 /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/python /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/st2cmd run st2.sensor.file_system_event
           |-408 /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/python /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/st2cmd run st2.sensor.syslog
           |-409 /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/python /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/st2cmd run st2.sensor.ping
           |-410 /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/python /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/st2cmd run st2.sensor.monitor
           |-411 /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/python /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/st2cmd run st2.sensor.docker_log
           |-412 /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/python /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/st2cmd run st2.sensor.log
           |-413 /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/python /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/st2cmd run st2.sensor.syslog_udp
           |-414 /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/python /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/st2cmd run st2.sensor.ssh
           |-415 /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/python /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/st2cmd run st2.sensor.docker_events
           |-416 /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/python /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/st2cmd run st2.sensor.template_watch
           |-417 /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/python /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/st2cmd run st2.sensor.http
           |-418 /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/python /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/st2cmd run st2.sensor.docker_stats
           |-419 /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/python /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/st2cmd run st2.sensor.netstat
           |-420 /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/python /opt/stackstorm/st2/bin/st2cmd run st .....           

Alternatively, you can open a web browser and navigate to "http://localhost" or "http://" to access the StackStorm web interface.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have demonstrated how to install StackStorm on Ubuntu Server Latest. Once you have StackStorm installed, you can start creating workflows, automating tasks, and simplifying your DevOps processes.

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