How to install MicroBin on Ubuntu Server

MicroBin is a microservice for managing binary files. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing MicroBin on Ubuntu Server.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure your Ubuntu Server is up to date by running the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Also, you need to have Node.js installed on your server. If you haven't installed it yet, you can follow our tutorial on how to install Node.js on Ubuntu Server.

Step 1: Clone the repository

First, you need to clone the MicroBin repository from GitHub. To do that, run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/szabodanika/microbin.git

Step 2: Install dependencies

Navigate to the cloned repository:

cd microbin

Install the necessary dependencies with npm:

npm install

Step 3: Configure the application

Copy the default configuration file:

cp config/default.json.example config/default.json

Edit the configuration file with your favorite text editor:

nano config/default.json

Specify the desired settings for your MicroBin installation. Here is a list of some of the most commonly used options:

• database.url: The URL of your MongoDB database.
• server.port: The port number that the MicroBin server will listen on.
• storage.type: The type of storage that MicroBin will use for binary files (local, s3, or gcs).
• storage.local.path: The path where local binary files will be stored.

Save the configuration file and exit the text editor.

Step 4: Run the application

To start the MicroBin server, run the following command:

npm start

The server should now be running and ready to receive requests.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed MicroBin on Ubuntu Server. You can now use this microservice to manage your binary files with ease. Feel free to explore its features and configuration options.