This article explains how to install Apache CouchDB on Ubuntu Linux.
Apache CouchDB is a powerful NoSQL database server that can be easily installed on Ubuntu Linux. It is great for professionals and businesses looking for a high-performance database system.
Some of the benefits of installing Apache CouchDB on Ubuntu Linux include:
- Open-source: Apache CouchDB is an open-source software tool that is free to use and modify. This means that you can install it on as many computers as you want without paying any licensing fees.
- High-performance: Apache CouchDB is designed to handle large amounts of data quickly and efficiently. It is scalable, meaning it can grow with your business and handle increasing data as your needs change.
- Easy to install: Installing Apache CouchDB on Ubuntu Linux is straightforward and can be done in just a few steps. This makes it an excellent choice for beginners just starting with databases.
- Customizable: Apache CouchDB can be customized to meet your specific needs. You can add custom functions using different programming languages such as Erlang, C/C++, Java, etc. In addition, it uses JSON natively and supports binaries for all your data storage needs.
- Stable: Apache CouchDB is a stable and reliable database system used by major corporations and businesses. It is often considered a better choice than other database systems, such as MySQL and MariaDB, for professionals who require a stable and high-performance database system.
Overall, if you are looking for a high-performance and customizable database system, Apache CouchDB is a great choice.
To learn how to install Apache CouchDB Ubuntu, follow the steps below
Add Apache CouchDB Repository to Ubuntu
Adding the Apache CouchDB repository to Ubuntu is easy. All you have to do is run the commands below to add the repository key. The key is there to authenticate and validate packages from the repository.
Run the commands below to add the repository key and the repository.
sudo apt install curl curl -L https://couchdb.apache.org/repo/bintray-pubkey.asc \ | sudo apt-key add - echo "deb https://apache.bintray.com/couchdb-deb xenial main" \ | sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list.d/apache_couchdb_xenial.list echo "deb https://apache.bintray.com/couchdb-deb bionic main" \ | sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list.d/apache_couchdb_bionic.list
When you’re done, continue below.
Update and Install Apache CouchDB
Once the repository and key are added, run the commands below to update and install the latest Apache CouchDB packages.
To install Apache CouchDB, run the commands below.
sudo apt update sudo apt-get install apache2 couchdb
During the installation, you should see messages to select some options.
┌──────────────────────────┤ Configuring couchdb ├──────────────────────────┐
│ │
│ Please select the CouchDB server configuration type that best meets your
│ needs.
│
│ For single-server configurations, select standalone mode. This will set
│ up CouchDB to run as a single server.
│
│ For clustered configuration, select clustered mode. This will prompt for
│ additional parameters required to configure CouchDB in a clustered
│ configuration.
│
│ If you prefer to configure CouchDB yourself, select none. You will then
│ need to edit /opt/couchdb/etc/vm.args and /opt/couchdb/etc/local.d/*.ini
│ yourself. Be aware that this will bypass *all* configuration steps,
│ including setup of a CouchDB admin user - leaving CouchDB in "admin
│
│ <Ok>
│ │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Next, select a standalone option and continue.
┌─────────┤ Configuring couchdb ├─────────┐ │ General type of CouchDB configuration: │ │ │ │ standalone │ │ clustered │ │ none │ │ │ │ │ │ <Ok> │ │ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────┘
Next, type in the interface IP address and continue.
┌─────────────────────────┤ Configuring couchdb ├──────────────────────────┐ │ A CouchDB node must bind to a specific network interface. This is done │ │ via IP address. Only a single address is supported at this time. │ │ │ │ The special value '0.0.0.0' binds CouchDB to all network interfaces. │ │ │ │ The default is 127.0.0.1 (loopback) for standalone nodes, and 0.0.0.0 │ │ (all interfaces) for clustered nodes. In clustered mode, it is not │ │ allowed to bind to 127.0.0.1. │ │ │ │ CouchDB interface bind address: │ │ │ │ 127.0.0.1_______________________________________________________________ │ │ │ │ <Ok> │ │ │ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
After that, type and confirm the admin password and complete the installation. After installing Apache CouchDB, the commands below can be used to stop, start, enable, and check its status.
sudo systemctl stop couchdb.service sudo systemctl start couchdb.service sudo systemctl enable couchdb.service sudo systemctl status couchdb.service
This is what the status command shows
Executing /lib/systemd/systemd-sysv-install enable couchdb
richard@ubuntu1604:~$ sudo systemctl status couchdb.service
● couchdb.service - Apache CouchDB
Loaded: loaded (/lib/systemd/system/couchdb.service; enabled; vendor preset:
Active: active (running) since Wed 2018-06-20 15:34:51 CDT; 14s ago
Main PID: 3788 (beam)
CGroup: /system.slice/couchdb.service
├─3788 /opt/couchdb/bin/./erts-7.3/bin/beam -K true -A 16 -Bd -- -ro
├─3800 /opt/couchdb/bin/./erts-7.3/bin/epmd -daemon
Accessing Apache CouchDB
After installing CouchDB, you can now open your browser and browse to the server hostname or IP address followed by port # 5984
http://127.0.0.1:5984/_utils/
Type in the admin username and password.
Enjoy!
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