Minio is an open-source object storage server that enables users to store and manage data on-premises or in the cloud. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Minio on macOS.
Before starting the installation process, ensure your system meets the following requirements:
To install Minio on macOS, follow these steps:
Download the latest version of Minio for macOS from the official website at https://minio.io/downloads/#minio-server.
Open the Terminal application on your macOS.
Navigate to the folder where the Minio server binary was downloaded. Typically, this will be your Downloads folder.
cd ~/Downloads/
tar xvzf minio*
This command will extract the contents of the minio binary to the same folder.
cd minio*
./minio server /path/to/data
Note that /path/to/data is the path where you want to store your data. Replace it with an actual path on your system.
http://localhost:9000.You will need to create an account to access the server. Follow the prompts to create your account, and you will be granted access to the server where you can start managing your data.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and launched Minio on your macOS system.
In this tutorial, you have learned how to install Minio on macOS. With Minio, you can now manage your data with ease, either on-premises or in the cloud. If you encounter any issues during the installation process or while using Minio, refer to the official documentation at https://docs.minio.io/docs/.
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