How to Install OnTrack on Alpine Linux Latest

In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install OnTrack, an open-source continuous delivery and deployment management software on Alpine Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin with the installation process, you need to have the following prerequisites:

  1. A running instance of Alpine Linux Latest
  2. An internet connection to download dependencies and packages
  3. A stable version of Docker installed on your system

Step 1: Update the System

To ensure that your system is up-to-date, run the following commands:

$ apk update
$ apk upgrade

This will download and upgrade any available packages to the latest version.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

OnTrack requires Java to be installed on your system. To install Java, execute the following command:

$ apk add openjdk8-jre

This will install the latest version of Java 8 on your system.

Step 3: Install Docker

OnTrack uses Docker to build and deploy applications. Install Docker by running the following commands:

$ apk add docker
$ service docker start

This will install Docker and start the Docker service.

Step 4: Install OnTrack

Now that Docker and Java are installed, we can proceed with the installation of OnTrack. To do so, clone the OnTrack repository by running:

$ git clone https://github.com/inoda/ontrack.git

This will clone the repository to your local machine.

Step 5: Build and Run OnTrack

To build and run OnTrack, navigate to the cloned repository and execute the following command:

$ ./ontrack.sh start

This will start the OnTrack server and configure it to run on port 8080.

Step 6: Verify Installation

To ensure that OnTrack is running successfully, open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080. You should see the OnTrack homepage.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed OnTrack on Alpine Linux Latest.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have walked you through the step-by-step process of installing OnTrack on Alpine Linux Latest. We hope this tutorial was helpful and efficient. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.