How to Install Rundeck on Elementary OS

Rundeck is an open-source automation tool that helps in automating routine operations such as deployments, backups, and so on. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Rundeck on Elementary OS.

Prerequisites

• Elementary OS Latest version
• Java 8 or higher version

Step 1: Install Java

The first step is to ensure Java is installed on your Elementary OS system. Run the following command to check:

java -version

If Java is not installed, run the following command to install it:

sudo apt install default-jdk -y

Step 2: Download Rundeck

Download the latest version of Rundeck, which can be found at http://rundeck.org/.

wget https://dl.bintray.com/rundeck/rundeck-deb/rundeck\_2.11.2-1.20200306.043141-35.deb

Step 3: Install Rundeck

Install the downloaded Rundeck .deb package by running the following commands:

sudo dpkg -i rundeck\_2.11.2-1.20200306.043141-35.deb
sudo apt-get install -f -y

Step 4: Start Rundeck

Start the Rundeck service by running:

sudo systemctl start rundeckd
sudo systemctl enable rundeckd

Step 5: Access Rundeck Dashboard

Once you complete the above steps successfully, you can access the Rundeck dashboard by navigating to the following URL in your web browser:

http://localhost:4440

You will be then presented with the Rundeck login page. Use the default credentials to log in:

Username: admin Password: admin

Conclusion

You have now successfully installed and started Rundeck on your Elementary OS System. You can now begin automating and scheduling routine tasks using the Rundeck automation tool.