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Installing Medulla on Linux

Applies to: Medulla Server
Version: Latest version
Environment: On-Premise / Debian Bookworm
Category: Medulla Installation

Prerequisites

The Medulla installation script is compatible with the Debian Bookworm (12) distribution.

Before beginning the installation, verify that the machine meets the following prerequisites:

  • At least 8 GB of available RAM
  • 40 GB of free disk space for the / partition
  • 200 GB of free disk space for the /var partition
  • Active Internet connection
  • User with sudo privileges

Network configuration

Checking the /etc/hosts file

Verify that the /etc/hosts file is correctly configured with the machine’s full FQDN.

Example:

  • Machine name: medulla
  • Domain: domain.lan

The /etc/hosts file must contain a line similar to:

127.0.1.1    medulla.domain.lan    medulla

DNS and Internet Access Verification

Also verify that the /etc/resolv.conf file is correctly configured and that the machine can access the Internet.


Installing the Medulla server

The Medulla server must be installed by a user with sudo privileges.

1. Retrieve the installation script

To obtain the install_from_ansible.py file, please fill out the following form:

Download the Medulla installation script

2. Transfer the script to the server

Copy the install_from_ansible.py file to the Medulla server.

3. Add execution permissions

Run the following command:

chmod +x install_from_ansible.py

4. Start the installation

Then start the server installation:

./install_from_ansible.py

End of installation

Wait for the installation process to complete.

A summary will automatically display the various passwords and information required for Medulla to function.

Important:
Copy and save this information in a secure location.


Recommended values

Item Recommended value
Operating system Debian Bookworm
Minimum RAM 8 GB
Disk space for / 40 GB
Disk space for /var 200 GB
Required privileges sudo user