How to install Baserow on Fedora Server Latest

Baserow is a self-hosted open-source alternative to Airtable where you can create databases, tables, and fields easily. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Baserow on a Fedora Server.

Step 1: Update your system

Before proceeding, it is recommended to update your system to the latest version, run the following command:

sudo dnf update

Step 2: Install Required Packages

Before installing Baserow, you need to install some required packages. Run the following command:

sudo dnf install git curl make gcc libpq-devel libffi-devel python3-devel postgresql postgresql-server postgresql-contrib

Step 3: Install pip package manager

Pip is a Python package manager used to install, upgrade, and remove Python packages. To install pip, run the following command:

sudo dnf install python3-pip

Step 4: Install Baserow

Now that your system is up to date, you can proceed to install Baserow. Run the following command to clone the Baserow repository:

git clone https://gitlab.com/bramw/baserow.git

Next, change directory to the baserow directory:

cd baserow

Then, run the following command to create a Python virtual environment:

python3 -m venv venv

Activate the virtual environment by running:

source venv/bin/activate

Install Baserow and its dependencies using pip:

pip install -e '.[dev]'

Step 5: Configure PostgresSQL

Before starting Baserow server, you need to configure PostgreSQL. Run the following command to initialize the PostgreSQL database:

sudo postgresql-setup --initdb

Next, start and enable PostgreSQL service:

sudo systemctl start postgresql

sudo systemctl enable postgresql

Create a new user by running the following command:

sudo -u postgres createuser -P -s -e baserow

You will be prompted to set a password for the new user. Once you have entered the password, you will have created a new PostgreSQL user named baserow.

Step 6: Start Baserow Server

To start Baserow server, run the following commands:

baserow migrate

baserow run

The first command applies database migrations, while the second command starts the server.

Baserow server should now be running on http://0.0.0.0:8000/. You can visit the URL in your web browser to access the Baserow web interface.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Baserow on your Fedora Server. Now you can create databases, tables, and fields with ease. Enjoy!