How to Install Genesis on Linux Mint

Genesis is a tool that helps to automate the deployment and management of cloud infrastructures. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Genesis on Linux Mint, the latest version.

Prerequisites

Before installing Genesis, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

• Linux Mint latest version.
• A user account with sudo or root privileges.

Step 1: Install Git

Genesis is hosted on GitHub, and we need to install Git to clone the repository. Open your terminal and run the following command to install Git:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install git

Step 2: Clone the Repository

Once Git is installed, clone the Genesis repository from GitHub using the command below:

git clone https://github.com/starkandwayne/genesis.git ~/genesis

Step 3: Install Dependencies

Before installing Genesis, execute the following command to update your system and install some necessary dependencies:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ruby ruby-dev build-essential libpq-dev libsqlite3-dev libssl-dev

Step 4: Install Genesis

Now we are ready to install Genesis. Navigate to the genesis directory and run the following command:

cd ~/genesis
sudo make install

The installation process will take a while to complete.

Step 5: Verify the Installation

To verify that Genesis has been installed successfully, execute the following command:

genesis version

If the installation was successful, you should see the version of Genesis installed to your system.

Conclusion

That’s it. You have successfully installed Genesis on your Linux Mint system. Genesis is an important tool for automating the deployment and management of cloud infrastructures. Make sure you keep it updated to take advantage of new features and bug fixes.