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1 -= Installing Mattermost on Proxmox: prerequisites and methods =
2 -
3 3  Installing Mattermost – Memo sheet
4 4  
5 -== 1. General principle ==
3 +## 1. General principle
6 6  
7 -* Installation suited for an administrator comfortable with Linux (command line, services, reverse proxy). ([[source>>https://docs.gandi.net/fr/cloud/tutoriels/mattermost.html]] | [[source>>https://alexhost.com/fr/faq/how-to-install-mattermost-on-ubuntu/]])
8 -* Runs on a Linux server (VM, LXC, bare-metal, or via Docker containers). ([[source>>https://technonagib.fr/installer-mattermost-docker/]] | [[source>>https://alexhost.com/fr/faq/how-to-install-mattermost-on-ubuntu/]])
5 +* Installation suited for an administrator comfortable with Linux (command line, services, reverse proxy).
6 +* Runs on a Linux server (VM, LXC, bare-metal, or via Docker containers).
9 9  
10 -== 2. Recommended server type ==
8 +## 2. Recommended server type
11 11  
12 -* OS: 64-bit Linux (Ubuntu/Debian recommended). ([[source>>https://alexhost.com/fr/faq/how-to-install-mattermost-on-ubuntu/]] | [[source>>https://docs.gandi.net/fr/cloud/tutoriels/mattermost.html]])
10 +* OS: 64-bit Linux (Ubuntu/Debian recommended).
13 13  * Possible platforms:
14 -** VPS or dedicated server at a hosting provider. ([[source>>https://docs.gandi.net/fr/cloud/tutoriels/mattermost.html]])
15 -** Self-hosted server (with port forwarding + DNS). ([[source>>https://docs.gandi.net/fr/cloud/tutoriels/mattermost.html]])
16 -** Virtualized environment such as Proxmox (VM or LXC). ([[source>>https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts?id=mattermost]])
12 + * VPS or dedicated server at a hosting provider.
13 + * Self-hosted server (with port forwarding + DNS).
14 + * Virtualized environment such as Proxmox (VM or LXC).
17 17  
18 -== 3. Required software components ==
16 +## 3. Required software components
19 19  
20 -* System: Linux server distribution (Ubuntu 18.04+ or equivalent). ([[source>>https://docs.gandi.net/fr/cloud/tutoriels/mattermost.html]])
21 -* Database: PostgreSQL (recommended) or MySQL/MariaDB. ([[source>>https://docs.gandi.net/fr/cloud/tutoriels/mattermost.html]] | [[source>>https://help.alwaysdata.com/fr/guides/mattermost/]] | [[source>>https://alexhost.com/fr/faq/how-to-install-mattermost-on-ubuntu/]])
22 -* Web server / reverse proxy: Nginx or Apache. ([[source>>https://docs.mattermost.com/deployment-guide/server/preparations.html]] | [[source>>https://www.magentix.fr/blog/un-serveur-de-communication-decentralise-avec-mattermost.html]])
23 -* TLS certificates: Let's Encrypt via Certbot or equivalent (for HTTPS). ([[source>>https://alexhost.com/fr/faq/how-to-install-mattermost-on-ubuntu/]] | [[source>>https://docs.gandi.net/fr/cloud/tutoriels/mattermost.html]])
24 -* System service: systemd unit or equivalent to start Mattermost at boot. ([[source>>https://alexhost.com/fr/faq/how-to-install-mattermost-on-ubuntu/]] | [[source>>https://docs.mattermost.com/deployment-guide/server/preparations.html]])
18 +* System: Linux server distribution (Ubuntu 18.04+ or equivalent).
19 +* Database: PostgreSQL (recommended) or MySQL/MariaDB.
20 +* Web server / reverse proxy: Nginx or Apache.
21 +* TLS certificates: Let's Encrypt via Certbot or equivalent (for HTTPS).
22 +* System service: systemd unit or equivalent to start Mattermost at boot.
25 25  
26 -== 4. Main steps for a "classic" installation (VM or LXC) ==
24 +## 4. Main steps for a "classic" installation (VM or LXC)
27 27  
28 -1. Update the system and install required packages (PostgreSQL/MySQL, Nginx/Apache, utilities). ([[source>>https://docs.gandi.net/fr/cloud/tutoriels/mattermost.html]] | [[source>>https://docs.mattermost.com/deployment-guide/server/preparations.html]])
29 -1. Create the database and dedicated SQL user for Mattermost. ([[source>>https://docs.mattermost.com/deployment-guide/server/preparations.html]] | [[source>>https://alexhost.com/fr/faq/how-to-install-mattermost-on-ubuntu/]])
30 -1. Download and extract the Mattermost archive to a directory (e.g. {{{/opt/mattermost}}}). ([[source>>https://www.magentix.fr/blog/un-serveur-de-communication-decentralise-avec-mattermost.html]] | [[source>>https://alexhost.com/fr/faq/how-to-install-mattermost-on-ubuntu/]])
31 -1. Configure {{{config.json}}} (site URL, DB connection, ports, basic options). ([[source>>https://docs.mattermost.com/deployment-guide/server/preparations.html]] | [[source>>https://alexhost.com/fr/faq/how-to-install-mattermost-on-ubuntu/]])
32 -1. Create a dedicated system user and a systemd unit for the Mattermost service. ([[source>>https://help.alwaysdata.com/fr/guides/mattermost/]] | [[source>>https://docs.gandi.net/fr/cloud/tutoriels/mattermost.html]])
33 -1. Configure Nginx/Apache as a reverse proxy to Mattermost, enable HTTPS (Let's Encrypt). ([[source>>https://alexhost.com/fr/faq/how-to-install-mattermost-on-ubuntu/]] | [[source>>https://docs.gandi.net/fr/cloud/tutoriels/mattermost.html]] | [[source>>https://docs.mattermost.com/deployment-guide/server/preparations.html]])
26 +1. Update the system and install required packages (PostgreSQL/MySQL, Nginx/Apache, utilities).
27 +1. Create the database and dedicated SQL user for Mattermost.
28 +1. Download and extract the Mattermost archive to a directory (e.g. `/opt/mattermost`).
29 +1. Configure `config.json` (site URL, DB connection, ports, basic options).
30 +1. Create a dedicated system user and a systemd unit for the Mattermost service.
31 +1. Configure Nginx/Apache as a reverse proxy to Mattermost, enable HTTPS (Let's Encrypt).
34 34  
35 -== 5. Using Proxmox ==
33 +## 5. Using Proxmox
36 36  
37 37  * Options:
38 -** Linux VM (Ubuntu/Debian) with classic installation. ([[source>>https://docs.mattermost.com/guides/deployment.html]] | [[source>>https://mattermost.com/install/]])
39 -** Linux LXC container with classic installation. ([[source>>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbfQvWVV_NE]])
40 -** VM or LXC "Docker host" on which Mattermost is deployed via Docker. ([[source>>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbfQvWVV_NE]] | [[source>>https://mattermost.com/install/]])
41 -* Scripts or LXC templates are available to deploy Mattermost directly in Proxmox (automated pre-configuration). ([[source>>https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts?id=mattermost]])
36 + * Linux VM (Ubuntu/Debian) with classic installation.
37 + * Linux LXC container with classic installation.
38 + * VM or LXC "Docker host" on which Mattermost is deployed via Docker.
39 +* Scripts or LXC templates are available to deploy Mattermost directly in Proxmox (automated pre-configuration).
42 42  
43 -== 6. Deployment with Docker ==
41 +## 6. Deployment with Docker
44 44  
45 45  * Available images:
46 -** Mattermost server (dedicated image, often used with docker-compose). ([[source>>https://technonagib.fr/installer-mattermost-docker/]] | [[source>>https://mattermost.com/install/]])
47 -** PostgreSQL (official {{{postgres}}} image). ([[source>>https://docs.mattermost.com/deployment-guide/server/preparations.html]] | [[source>>https://mattermost.com/install/]])
48 -** Nginx reverse proxy (official {{{nginx}}} image) or equivalents (Traefik, Nginx Proxy Manager). ([[source>>https://technonagib.fr/installer-mattermost-docker/]] | [[source>>https://docs.mattermost.com/deployment-guide/server/preparations.html]])
49 -* Typical {{{docker-compose}}} setup:
50 -** {{{mattermost-app}}} service (application). ([[source>>https://technonagib.fr/installer-mattermost-docker/]] | [[source>>https://mattermost.com/install/]])
51 -** {{{db}}} service (PostgreSQL). ([[source>>https://docs.mattermost.com/deployment-guide/server/preparations.html]] | [[source>>https://mattermost.com/install/]])
52 -** {{{reverse-proxy}}} service (Nginx/Traefik) exposed on 80/443. ([[source>>https://mattermost.com/install/]] | [[source>>https://technonagib.fr/installer-mattermost-docker/]])
44 + * Mattermost server (dedicated image, often used with docker-compose).
45 + * PostgreSQL (official `postgres` image).
46 + * Nginx reverse proxy (official `nginx` image) or equivalents (Traefik, Nginx Proxy Manager).
47 +* Typical `docker-compose` setup:
48 + * `mattermost-app` service (application).
49 + * `db` service (PostgreSQL).
50 + * `reverse-proxy` service (Nginx/Traefik) exposed on 80/443.
53 53  
54 -== 7. Complexity level ==
52 +## 7. Complexity level
55 55  
56 56  * Reasonable for an administrator comfortable with:
57 -** Service management (systemd). ([[source>>https://docs.gandi.net/fr/cloud/tutoriels/mattermost.html]] | [[source>>https://docs.mattermost.com/deployment-guide/server/preparations.html]])
58 -** Database configuration. ([[source>>https://docs.gandi.net/fr/cloud/tutoriels/mattermost.html]] | [[source>>https://docs.mattermost.com/deployment-guide/server/preparations.html]])
59 -** Reverse proxy and TLS certificates. ([[source>>https://docs.gandi.net/fr/cloud/tutoriels/mattermost.html]] | [[source>>https://docs.mattermost.com/deployment-guide/server/preparations.html]])
55 + * Service management (systemd).
56 + * Database configuration.
57 + * Reverse proxy and TLS certificates.
60 60  * Simpler with:
61 -** A step-by-step tutorial adapted to the distribution. ([[source>>https://mattermost.com/install/]] | [[source>>https://technonagib.fr/installer-mattermost-docker/]])
62 -** Pre-configured scripts or containers (Proxmox helper scripts, Docker stacks). ([[source>>https://mattermost.com/install/]] | [[source>>https://technonagib.fr/installer-mattermost-docker/]])
59 + * A step-by-step tutorial adapted to the distribution.
60 + * Pre-configured scripts or containers (Proxmox helper scripts, Docker stacks).
61 +
62 +---
63 +
64 +## References
65 +
66 +* [How to install Mattermost on Ubuntu](https://alexhost.com/fr/faq/how-to-install-mattermost-on-ubuntu/)
67 +* [A decentralized communication server with Mattermost](https://www.magentix.fr/blog/un-serveur-de-communication-decentralise-avec-mattermost.html)
68 +* [How to install Mattermost on a Gandi Cloud Server](https://docs.gandi.net/fr/cloud/tutoriels/mattermost.html)
69 +* [Install Mattermost with Docker](https://technonagib.fr/installer-mattermost-docker/)
70 +* [Preparations – Mattermost Deployment Guide](https://docs.mattermost.com/deployment-guide/server/preparations.html)
71 +* [Install Mattermost](https://mattermost.com/install/)
72 +* [Mattermost Deployment Guide](https://docs.mattermost.com/guides/deployment.html)
73 +* [Install Mattermost on AlwaysData](https://help.alwaysdata.com/fr/guides/mattermost/)
74 +* [Install Mattermost with Docker – video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbfQvWVV_NE)
75 +* [Install Mattermost in Proxmox VE – Proxmox Helper Scripts](https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts?id=mattermost)

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