Mattermost is an open-source messaging platform designed for team collaboration. It provides a secure and flexible environment for communication. In this guide, we will walk through the steps to install Mattermost on Alma Linux 8.

Step 1: Update Your System

Start by ensuring your system is up to date:

sudo dnf update -y

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Install necessary packages:

sudo dnf install -y curl wget vim

Step 3: Install PostgreSQL

To use Mattermost, you need to install PostgreSQL. Run the following commands:

sudo dnf install -y postgresql postgresql-server
sudo postgresql-setup initdb
sudo systemctl start postgresql
sudo systemctl enable postgresql

Step 4: Create a PostgreSQL Database for Mattermost

Log in to the PostgreSQL shell:

sudo -u postgres psql

Create a database and a user for Mattermost:

CREATE DATABASE mattermost;
CREATE USER mattermostuser WITH PASSWORD 'your_password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON DATABASE mattermost TO mattermostuser;
\q

Replace your_password with a strong password of your choice.

Step 5: Download Mattermost

Download the latest version of Mattermost:

wget https://releases.mattermost.com/team/6.5.0/mattermost-team-6.5.0-linux-amd64.tar.gz

Extract the downloaded file:

tar -xvzf mattermost-team-6.5.0-linux-amd64.tar.gz
sudo mv mattermost /opt/

Step 6: Configure Mattermost

Edit the Mattermost configuration file:

sudo vim /opt/mattermost/config/config.json

Change the database settings in the configuration file:

"DriverName": "postgres",
    "DataSource": "mattermostuser:your_password@localhost:5432/mattermost?sslmode=disable"

Make sure to replace your_password with the password you set earlier.

Step 7: Start Mattermost

To start Mattermost, navigate to the Mattermost directory and run:

cd /opt/mattermost/bin
sudo ./mattermost

Step 8: Configure Firewall

If you have a firewall enabled, allow traffic on the necessary ports:

sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=8065/tcp --permanent
sudo firewall-cmd --reload

Step 9: Access Mattermost Web Interface

You can now access Mattermost by navigating to:

http://your_server_ip:8065

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Mattermost on Alma Linux 8. This powerful messaging platform will enhance your team's collaboration.

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