How to Install Mars Server on Ubuntu Server Latest

Mars Server is a real-time dynamic server designed to provide users with an easy and efficient way to handle data in remote areas. In the following tutorial, we will cover the steps needed to install Mars Server on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, you will need an Ubuntu Server Latest installation and a user account with sudo privileges.

Step 1: Install Node.js and Npm

Mars Server is built on the Node.js platform, which requires that you have Node.js and Npm installed on your computer. Run the following command to install Node.js and Npm:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install nodejs npm

Step 2: Clone Mars Server Repo

In this step, you will clone the Mars Server repository from Github. Run the following command to clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/borjapazr/mars-server.git

Step 3: Install Dependencies

After cloning the repo, navigate to the Mars Server directory and run the following command to install the required dependencies:

cd mars-server
npm install

Step 4: Configure Mars Server

In this step, you will configure your Mars Server. To do this, copy the default configuration file and create a new configuration file:

cp .env.example .env

Edit the .env file with your own settings:

DATABASE_IP= MYSQL_IP= REDIS_IP= NODE_PORT= JWT_SECRET= COOKIE_SECRET= NODE_ENV=development
  • DATABASE_IP: IP address of your MySQL server
  • MYSQL_IP: IP address of your MySQL server
  • REDIS_IP: IP address of your Redis server
  • NODE_PORT: Node.js server port (Default port is 3000)
  • JWT_SECRET: Secret for creating JSON Web Tokens for authentication
  • COOKIE_SECRET: Secret for creating Cookies for authentication
  • NODE_ENV: Environment of your Node.js app (development, production)

Step 5: Start Mars Server

After completing the configuration settings, run the following command to start the Mars Server:

node index.js

Mars Server will now be up and running on the configured port.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have covered the steps needed to install and run Mars Server on Ubuntu Server Latest. With Mars Server, you can easily manage and track data in a simple and effective manner, making it an excellent addition to your application.