How to Install Canvas LMS on Arch Linux

Canvas LMS is a learning management system that provides online courses, discussions, assignments, and quizzes to students. Instructure offers Canvas LMS, which is a cloud-based software that requires no installation. This tutorial will walk you through the process of installing Canvas LMS on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

You need to have the following software installed in your system before installing Canvas LMS:

• Git
• Node.js
• PostgreSQL
• Redis

Execute the following command to install them:

sudo pacman -S git nodejs postgresql redis

Step 1: Install Ruby

Canvas LMS requires Ruby version 2.6. Install it with the following command:

sudo pacman -S ruby

Step 2: Clone the Repository

Clone the Canvas LMS repository from GitHub:

git clone https://github.com/instructure/canvas-lms.git

Step 3: Install Gems

Navigate to the canvas-lms directory and install the necessary gems:

cd canvas-lms && bundle install

Step 4: Install Additional Dependencies

Install additional dependencies with the following command:

sudo pacman -S yarn

Step 5: Configure the Database

Create a PostgreSQL user and database for Canvas LMS:

sudo su - postgres
createuser canvas -DRS
createdb canvas_production -O canvas -E UTF-8 -T template0
exit

Step 6: Configure the Environment

Copy the sample Canvas LMS environment file:

cp .env.example .env

And edit it with your own settings:

nano .env

Step 7: Run the Setup Script

Run the setup script to install samples, initialize the database, and configure Canvas LMS:

bin/setup

Step 8: Start Canvas LMS

Start Redis with the following command:

redis-server

Start the Rails server:

rails s

And access the Canvas LMS web interface at http://localhost:3000. You can sign up for a new account or log in with an existing one.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Canvas LMS on Arch Linux.