VM Install : Linode

How to install OpenSquiggly on Linode.

Overview of Installing on Linode

We’ve provided a quick setup script that makes it easy to configure your disk space and install dependencies on a virtual machine in Linode.

In this section, you’ll complete the following steps:

Create a Virtual Machine
Configure the VM for SSH Access
Download the OpenSquiggly zip file and run the setup script
Perform post-installation testing by creating an account, logging in, and create some quick content to verify the instance is working

Log into your Linode cloud portal.
Create a Linode and fill in the following parameters:
- Image - Choose Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
- Pick your region
- Choose the size of the Linode. We recommend you choose the Dedicated 4GB Linode at minimum.
- Enter the Linode Label
- Enter a Root Password
- Add an SSH key or choose an existing SSH key that you’ve previously uploaded
Wait for the Linode to be provisioned
Click the Storage tab to add storage
Add a Volume. Choose a size big enough to accommodate the Git repos you expect to attach.
Enter a Label for the Volume.

SSH into the VM
```
ssh root@your_linode_ip_address
```
Change to the /opt folder
```
cd /opt
```
Install unzip
```
sudo apt update
sudo apt install unzip
```
Retrieve the Application Files. Visit the OpenSquiggly website at https://opensquiggly.com for the latest download instructions which have have changed since this document was published.
```
sudo wget http://files.opensquiggly.com/opensquiggly.latest.zip
```

Unzip the file

sudo unzip opensquiggly.latest.zip -d OpenSquiggly

Change to the /opt/OpenSquiggly/setup folder
```
cd /opt/OpenSquiggly/setup
```
Invoke the setup script.
```
sudo bash linode-setup.sh
```
Follow the setup instructions and enter the information when prompted. Please see the video below for additional guidance.

From your browser, navigate to the IP address DNS address where your Linode VM is registered.
Click the “Create account” button and create a new account.
Login with your login id and password.
Enter some content in the home page.
Enter a search phrase in the search bar and hit . Verify that the correct page(s) are returned.
Mount one or more repositories and graft them into your document tree.
Try searching for some content in your repositories to verify that the search is working.
Experiment with the Navigator to arrange your document tree to your liking.