Prepare the Environment & Steps of Metabase Deployment
Prepare the Environment
Ensure the server or virtual machine has a supported operating system (Linux recommended), sufficient CPU and memory resources, and required ports open. Install Docker and Docker Compose to support containerized deployment.
Steps to Install Metabase
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StepsPrepare the System
Ensure the system meets the minimum requirements, including a Linux operating system, at least 2 GB ofMetabaseRAM,Deploymentstable internet access, and administrator (sudo) privileges. -
Step1:InstallEnableDocker
Install Docker on the system to enable container-based deployment of Metabase. Verify the installation to ensure Docker is running correctly. -
(Optional but Recommended) Install Docker Compose
Install Docker Compose to manage multi-container applications, especially when using an external database such as PostgreSQL. -
Pull the Metabase Image
Download the official Metabase Docker image from Docker Hub to ensure a stable andstartsupportedDocker:installation.sudo -
StepRun2:theCreateMetabase Container
Start the Metabase container using Docker or Docker Compose and expose the default Metabase port (3000). -
Access Metabase Web Interface
Open adirectorywebforbrowserMetabase:and access Metabase using the server IP address or hostname followed by port 3000.mkdir -
StepComplete3:Initial Setup
Createdocker-compose.yml:an administrator account, configure basic settings, and connect Metabase to the required data sources. -
InstallationnanoVerifydocker-compose.yml
Confirm that Metabase is running correctly by creating a test question or dashboard.Paste
sudo systemctl start docker
cd ~/metabase