How to Install JFrog Artifactory on CentOS 7 Using RPM
Installing JFrog Artifactory on CentOS 7 using RPM packages is a straightforward process that allows you to set up a robust artifact repository. In this guide, we’ll walk you through each essential step, from installing Java and setting up a database to configuring Artifactory and securing it for production environments.
Step 1: Install Java
JFrog Artifactory requires Java to run, so the first step is to install it. Use the following commands to install Java on your CentOS 7 system:
sudo yum -y install java-1.8.0-openjdk java-1.8.0-openjdk-devel
sudo alternatives --config java
java -version
Once Java is installed, verify the installation by checking the version. This ensures that Java is properly set up for Artifactory.
Step 2: Set JAVA_HOME
Next, set the JAVA_HOME environment variable, which points to the Java installation. This can be crucial for certain configurations and scripts in Artifactory.
For more details on setting up JAVA_HOME, refer to this guide.
Step 3: Install and Configure the Database Server
JFrog Artifactory requires a database to store its data. In this guide, we’ll use MariaDB as the database server. Here’s how to install and secure MariaDB:
- Install MariaDB:
yum install -y mariadb-server
- Start and enable MariaDB to run on boot:
systemctl start mariadb.service
systemctl enable mariadb.service
- Secure your MariaDB installation:
mysql_secure_installation
Follow the prompts to set the root password, remove anonymous users, and disable remote root login. These steps help secure your MariaDB installation for production use.
- Check the MariaDB version to confirm it’s installed correctly:
mysql -u root -p
MariaDB [(none)]> select version();
Step 4: Add the JFrog Artifactory RPM Repository
The JFrog Artifactory RPM packages are available from the official JFrog repository. Add the repository by running the following command:
curl -sL https://bintray.com/jfrog/artifactory-rpms/rpm | sudo tee /etc/yum.repos.d/bintray-jfrog-artifactory-rpms.repo
This will enable your system to install the Artifactory RPM package directly from JFrog’s repository.
Step 5: Install JFrog Artifactory on CentOS 7
With the repository added, you can now install the JFrog Artifactory package. Depending on your needs, you can install either the Open Source (OSS) or the Community Edition (CE) version.
For Artifactory OSS:
yum -y install jfrog-artifactory-oss wget
For Artifactory CE:
yum -y install jfrog-artifactory-cpp-ce wget
Next, set the ARTIFACTORY_HOME environment variable:
echo "export ARTIFACTORY_HOME=/opt/jfrog/artifactory" | sudo tee -a /etc/profile
source /etc/profile
env | grep ARTIFACTORY_HOME
Step 6: Configure Artifactory to Use MariaDB
Artifactory needs to be configured to use MariaDB as its database. Follow these steps to configure the database:
- Create the configuration directory and copy the database configuration template:
sudo mkdir /var/opt/jfrog/artifactory/etc
sudo cp /opt/jfrog/artifactory/misc/db/mariadb.properties /var/opt/jfrog/artifactory/etc/db.properties
- Run the MariaDB configuration script:
sudo /opt/jfrog/artifactory/bin/configure.mysql.sh
During the configuration process, you will be prompted for the MySQL root password, the Artifactory database username and password, and other details. Once the configuration completes, you will be able to connect Artifactory to MariaDB.
- After the setup, start the Artifactory service:
sudo systemctl start artifactory.service
sudo systemctl enable artifactory.service
Check the status of the Artifactory service to ensure it’s running correctly:
sudo systemctl status artifactory.service
Step 7: Access Artifactory Web Interface
Once Artifactory is up and running, you can access the web interface by navigating to:
http://SERVERIP_OR_DOMAIN:8081/artifactory
This is where you’ll manage your repositories, users, and other configurations.
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