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1 += Installing Mattermost on Proxmox: prerequisites and methods =
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1 1  Installing Mattermost – Memo sheet
2 2  
3 -## 1. General principle
5 +== 1. General principle ==
4 4  
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).
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/]])
7 7  
8 -## 2. Recommended server type
10 +== 2. Recommended server type ==
9 9  
10 -* OS: 64-bit Linux (Ubuntu/Debian recommended).
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]])
11 11  * Possible platforms:
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).
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]])
15 15  
16 -## 3. Required software components
18 +== 3. Required software components ==
17 17  
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.
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]])
23 23  
24 -## 4. Main steps for a "classic" installation (VM or LXC)
26 +== 4. Main steps for a "classic" installation (VM or LXC) ==
25 25  
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).
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]])
32 32  
33 -## 5. Using Proxmox
35 +== 5. Using Proxmox ==
34 34  
35 35  * Options:
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).
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]])
40 40  
41 -## 6. Deployment with Docker
43 +== 6. Deployment with Docker ==
42 42  
43 43  * Available images:
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.
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/]])
51 51  
52 -## 7. Complexity level
54 +== 7. Complexity level ==
53 53  
54 54  * Reasonable for an administrator comfortable with:
55 - * Service management (systemd).
56 - * Database configuration.
57 - * Reverse proxy and TLS certificates.
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]])
58 58  * Simpler with:
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)
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/]])

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