How to Install Metabase on Ubuntu Server Latest

Metabase is a powerful open-source analytics database that allows you to quickly and easily analyze your data. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Metabase on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Requirements

Before beginning, you will need:

  • An Ubuntu 18.04/20.04 Server or later.
  • A sudo user.
  • Basic knowledge of Linux commands.

Step 1: Update System

Before installing any software on Ubuntu, it's important to update the system. Run the following command to update your Ubuntu server.

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Java

Metabase needs Java to run. Run the following command to install Java on your Ubuntu server:

sudo apt install default-jre

Verify the Java version using the following command:

java -version

Step 3: Install Database

Metabase supports various databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. In this tutorial, we will use the PostgreSQL database for demonstration.

Run the following command to install the PostgreSQL database on your Ubuntu server:

sudo apt install postgresql postgresql-contrib

After the installation is completed, you will see the following output:

Creating new PostgreSQL cluster (main) ...
...

Step 4: Create Database and User

Next, we will create a database and user for Metabase.

Log in to the PostgreSQL database using the following command:

sudo -u postgres psql postgres

Create a new user and database by running the following commands:

CREATE USER metabase WITH PASSWORD 'password';
CREATE DATABASE metabase OWNER metabase;

Change the password and database name as per your requirement.

Step 5: Install Metabase

Download the latest version of Metabase from the official website:

cd ~
wget https://downloads.metabase.com/v0.39.4/metabase.jar

Step 6: Run Metabase

To start the Metabase server, run the following command:

java -jar metabase.jar

Metabase server starts on port 3000.

Step 7: Access Metabase

Open your web browser and enter the IP address or domain name of your Ubuntu server followed by :3000. For example, http://server_ip_or_domain_name:3000.

You will see the Metabase configuration page on the browser. Fill in the required information such as database details, administrator email, and password.

Click "Let's get started" to Proceed.

After configuration is completed, Metabase dashboard will open on your browser, and you're ready to start using Metabase!

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Metabase on Ubuntu Server Latest. You can now use Metabase to analyze your data quickly and easily.