[](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBlY4xddgg4 "youtube.com 4:54 Social Web feed reader / group chat quick install on linux") ##### This guide will walk you through setting up an Ubuntu virtual server on Linode, accessing it, installing Ansible, cloning a repository, and running an Ansible playbook. ## Prerequisites - A Linode account or other Linux web hosting provider - A registered domain name (optional but recommended) ## Steps ### 1. Create an Ubuntu Virtual Server on Linode 1. **Log in to Linode or your web hosting provider:** - Visit [Linode.com](https://www.linode.com) and log in to your account. 2. **Create a New Linux virtual server:** - Click the “Create Linode” button. - Select **Ubuntu** as the distribution and choose the version you prefer. - Choose a plan that suits your needs. - Select a data center region close to your location for better performance. - (Optional) Configure additional settings such as backups or VLAN if needed. 3. **Assign a Domain Name (Optional):** - If you have a registered domain name, configure DNS settings to point to your Linode server’s IP address. - Manage DNS settings through your domain name registrar’s website. 4. **Complete the Linode Setup:** - Click “Create Linode” to finalize the setup. - Note the domain name assigned to your Linode. ### 2. Get Access to the Server #### Using SSH 1. **Open an SSH Client:** - On Windows, use [PuTTY](https://www.putty.org). On macOS or Linux, use the terminal. ```bash ssh root@your-domain-name-dot-com ``` 2. **Connect to Your Linode:** - Open PuTTY (Windows) or your terminal (macOS/Linux). - Enter the IP address of your Linode server. - Use the default SSH port (22) for the connection. 3. **Login:** - Enter the username (`root` or the username you specified during setup). - Enter the password created during the Linode setup process. **Note:** For enhanced security, consider setting up SSH keys and disabling password authentication. ### 3. Install Ansible on the Virtual Server 1. **Add user account and update the software packages list:** - Update software packages list: ```bash apt update ``` 2. **Install Ansible:** - Follow the [Ansible Installation Guide](https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/installation_guide/intro_installation.html) for detailed instructions. - Typically, you can install Ansible with: ```bash apt install ansible ``` 3. **Verify Installation:** - Check the installation by running: ```bash ansible --version ``` - You should see the version information for Ansible. ### 4. Clone the Repository 1. **Clone the Repository:** - Use the following command to clone the repository: ```bash git clone https://github.com/suomisoft/install_scripts/ ``` 2. **Navigate to the Repository Directory:** - Change to the directory of the cloned repository: ```bash cd install_scripts ``` ### 5. Run the Ansible Playbook 1. **Execute the Playbook:** - Run the following command to start the Ansible playbook: ```bash ansible-playbook social_web_cloud.yml ``` 2. **Follow the Prompts:** - Answer any prompts provided by the playbook to complete the configuration.
