Databag is a command-line tool that allows the easy creation and management of secure data bags for Chef cookbooks. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Databag on nixOS Latest.
Before installing any new software, it is always recommended to update your system to ensure that you have the latest security patches and updates. To accomplish this, run the following command in your terminal:
sudo nixos-rebuild switch
To install Databag on nixOS Latest, we first need to install its dependencies: Ruby and Git. Open your terminal and run the following command:
sudo nix-env -i ruby git
Now that we have installed the appropriate dependencies, we can proceed to install Databag. First, clone the Databag repository from Github using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/balzack/databag.git
Next, change to the Databag directory:
cd databag
Now, run the following command to install Databag:
sudo gem install databag
After the installation is complete, you should see the following output:
Successfully installed databag-x.x.x
x gems installed
To verify that Databag has been successfully installed, run the following command in your terminal:
databag --version
This should output the version number of Databag that you have installed.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Databag on nixOS Latest. Databag is a powerful tool that simplifies the creation and management of secure data bags, and it is now ready to use.
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