NVM (Node Version Manager) is a useful tool that allows you to easily install and manage multiple versions of Node.js on your system. This is especially helpful for developers working on different projects that require specific Node.js versions. In this guide, we will show you how to install and use NVM on Ubuntu 22.04. Using NVM on a WindowsVPS ensures that you can manage your Node.js environment efficiently with the dedicated resources of a VPS server.

Step 1: Update Your VPS Server

Before installing NVM, it’s important to update your VPS server to ensure all the packages are up to date. Run the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Running NVM on a WindowsVPS allows you to manage multiple Node.js versions smoothly, utilizing the power and flexibility of dedicated resources.

Step 2: Install NVM

To install NVM, use the installation script provided by the NVM repository. You can do this by running the following command:

curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.1/install.sh | bash

This command downloads and runs the NVM installation script, which sets up NVM in your system’s environment.

Step 3: Load NVM

After installing NVM, you need to load it into your current shell session. You can do this by running the following command:

source ~/.bashrc

To verify that NVM is correctly installed, run the following command:

nvm --version

This will display the version of NVM installed, confirming that it’s ready to use.

Step 4: Install Node.js Using NVM

Now that NVM is installed, you can easily install different versions of Node.js. To install the latest version of Node.js, run:

nvm install node

This will install the latest stable version of Node.js. If you want to install a specific version, you can specify the version number. For example, to install Node.js version 14, run:

nvm install 14

Step 5: List Installed Node.js Versions

Once you have multiple versions of Node.js installed, you can list all the installed versions by running:

nvm ls

This command will display all the Node.js versions currently installed on your system.

Step 6: Switch Between Node.js Versions

One of the great features of NVM is the ability to switch between different Node.js versions. To switch to a specific version, run the following command:

nvm use 14

This will switch your Node.js environment to version 14. To verify which version is currently active, run:

node -v

This will show the current active version of Node.js in your terminal.

Step 7: Set Default Node.js Version

You can also set a default version of Node.js to be used in every new shell session. To set a specific version as the default, run the following command:

nvm alias default 14

Now, every time you open a new terminal session, Node.js version 14 will be used as the default.

Step 8: Remove a Node.js Version

If you no longer need a specific version of Node.js, you can remove it using the following command:

nvm uninstall 14

This will remove Node.js version 14 from your system.

Step 9: Optimize Your VPS Server for Node.js

Hosting your Node.js applications on a WindowsVPS ensures that you benefit from dedicated CPU, memory, and storage resources. A VPS server allows you to manage Node.js environments more efficiently, especially when working with resource-intensive applications or managing multiple projects with different Node.js versions. VPS solutions provide scalability, enabling you to grow your server’s resources as your applications expand.

Conclusion

By following this guide, you have successfully installed and configured NVM on Ubuntu 22.04. NVM makes it easy to manage multiple versions of Node.js, which is essential for many developers. Hosting your Node.js environment on a WindowsVPS ensures better performance, scalability, and control, especially for projects requiring various Node.js versions.

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