How to Install Shield on MXLinux Latest

Shield is a backup software that helps secure your data and operations by providing continuous backups for your important files. This tutorial provides step by step instructions on how to install Shield on MXLinux Latest.

Prerequisites:

• A user account with sudo privileges.
• Internet connection.

Step 1: Install Dependences

First, update your system by executing the following command:

  sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Once the update is complete install the build-essential package required to build the Shield from source.

  sudo apt install build-essential

Step 2: Install Golang

Before installing Shield, you need to install Golang, which is the programming language in which Shield is written. Follow the below commands to install Golang.

  sudo apt install golang

Step 3: Clone the Shield Repository

Clone the Shield project repository from the Github.

  git clone https://github.com/starkandwayne/shield.git

Navigate to the cloned repository directory by executing the below command:

  cd shield

Step 4: Build Shield

Now, build the Shield by executing the following command:

  make build

Step 5: Install Shield

After a successful build, it is time to install Shield:

  sudo make install

Step 6: Verification

To check if Shield has been installed successfully or not, execute the following command:

  shield --version

This command will display the version of Shield you have installed.

Conclusion

You have now successfully installed Shield on your MXLinux system. You can now use Shield to backup your important operating files that will help you from losing any data in case of a disaster.