How to Install Budibase on Ubuntu Server Latest

Budibase is an open-source web app builder that lets you quickly create and deploy custom apps without the need for extensive coding experience. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Budibase on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we start with our installation process, we need to ensure that we have several prerequisites in place. Please make sure you have the following:

  • Ubuntu Server Latest installed and running
  • Basic command-line knowledge
  • Sudo permission

Step 1: Update Your System

We will begin by updating our system packages to ensure we have the latest updates and security patches installed. Open your terminal and enter the following command:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y

This command will update all the installed packages and system components in your Ubuntu server.

Step 2: Install Node.js

Budibase runs on Node.js, so we need to ensure that it is installed on our Ubuntu server. Enter the following command in your terminal:

sudo apt-get install nodejs -y

This command will install Node.js on your Ubuntu server.

Step 3: Install MongoDB

Budibase uses MongoDB as its database, so we need to install it on our server. Enter the following command in your terminal to install MongoDB:

sudo apt-get install mongodb -y

MongoDB will be automatically started as a system service after installation.

Step 4: Installing Budibase

We will now proceed to install Budibase on our Ubuntu server. Enter the following commands in your terminal:

npm install -g budibase-cli

This command will install the Budibase CLI globally. Once the installation is complete, create a new directory where you will install Budibase:

mkdir budibase
cd budibase

Now, we will use the Budibase CLI to create a new project:

budibase new

The CLI will prompt you to answer several questions regarding your desired configurations for your new Budibase project. Once you're done, Budibase will create a new project with your specified configurations.

To start your new Budibase project, use the following command:

budibase start

Your new Budibase project is now up and running on your Ubuntu server.

Step 5: Accessing Budibase

To access your Budibase project, open your web browser and navigate to the following URL:

http://<your-server-ip>:3000

Replace with your Ubuntu server's IP address. You should now be able to access your Budibase dashboard and start building your custom web apps.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Budibase on your Ubuntu server. With its powerful capabilities, you can start building custom web apps without extensive coding experience. We hope this tutorial has been helpful to you. Happy coding!