Installing Backendless PRO on Ubuntu

Install PRO Manager

The simplest way to install Backendless PRO on Ubuntu is to execute the following command in the terminal:

curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Backendless/pro-manager/main/install-ubuntu.sh  | bash -s -- main

This command performs several important tasks to set up your Backendless PRO environment:

• Creates bl-pro-manager User: An Ubuntu user named bl-pro-manager is created to manage the Backendless PRO installation.

• Installs Kubernetes (k3s): A lightweight Kubernetes distribution called k3s is installed under the bl-pro-manager user. Kubernetes is essential for managing and orchestrating the containerized services that make up Backendless PRO.

• Installs Node.js 14: Node.js version 14 is installed, providing the necessary runtime for running various Backendless PRO services and scripts.

• Clones and Runs PRO Manager: The command clones the PRO Manager repository and runs it. The PRO Manager is responsible for managing and orchestrating the Backendless PRO services, ensuring they run smoothly and are properly configured.

Access PRO Manager and Install Backendless Pro

1. Access the Backendless Pro Manager

   With the public IP or URL:

   1. Open a web browser.
   2. Navigate to http://<your-public-ip>:5050. Replace <your-public-ip> with the actual public IP address of your instance.

   This URL will direct you to the Backendless PRO Manager.

2. Install Backendless PRO

   Upon accessing the Backendless PRO Manager, you will be presented with a setup form. Complete the form to start the installation process of Backendless PRO. This setup will configure Backendless PRO to operate with your instance specifics.