If you need a database management system with native multi-model and search capabilities, including high availability, you may want to look at ArangoDB. This database platform is used by small and large companies that process massive amounts of data. The system provides synchronous replication, automatic failover, and a self-organizing cluster. with no single points of failure. For more about ArangoDB, please visit its homepage.

Install Required Packages

To get the latest version of ArangoDB, you can either use it.DEB file from its website or add its official repository to Ubuntu. However, some required packages may be needed for the installation to work. First, run the commands below to install apt-transport-https. After installing the package above, continue below to install ArangoDB.

Install ArangoDB

Now that some required packages are installed, follow the steps below to get ArangoDB installed and configured. If you don’t want to manually install the ArangoDB from its.DEB file, then add ArangoDB’s official package repository to make installing and updating it easier. To add the ArangoDB repository and key, run the commands below. The first line imports the repository’s GPG key. the second adds the ArangoDB repository into a new file called Harangody. list. After the steps above, run the commands below to install them. During the installation, you’ll be prompted to create a root password for the database system. Type and confirm the new password. When prompted whether to automatically upgrade the database file, choose Yes Then choose auto for the storage engine. Continue with the installation and completion. After installing the commands below can be used to stop, start and enable the ArangoDB service. To verify that ArangoDB is installed and running, run the commands below check its status. sudo systemctl status arangodb3 You should see similar lines as shown below: That should do it! If you want to change the root password, stop the database service, then run the commands below: To login to the database interactive shell, run the command below arangosh You should be welcomed to the terminal.

Access ArangoDB Web Interface

ArangoDB also comes with a web interface for easy management in your web browser. To log in, go the server hostname or IP address followed by port # 8529 Login with the root password Enjoy! Congratulations! You have successfully installed ArangoDB on Ubuntu 16.04 and 18.05 You may also like the post below: