System Packages¶
Since we are starting with a fresh install of Ubuntu 12.04, we need to install
various useful libraries and applications. Ubuntu, like most Linux systems,
uses a package manager to control installation of software packages. The
Ubuntu package manager is called apt-get.
If you are using a version of Ubuntu other than 12.04, or a different unix system, the package names will probably be similar but not exactly the same.
Package Descriptions¶
The following packages are required to complete this course:
| Package | Description |
|---|---|
| openjdk-7-jdk | Java Development Kit |
| openssh-server | SSH server |
| postgresql-9.1 | Database Server |
| postgresql-server-dev-9.1 | Development headers for PostgreSQL |
| python-pip | Python package manager |
| python-virtualenv | Python virtual environment support |
| python2.7-dev | Python development headers |
| virtualenvwrapper | Tool for convenient virtual environment usage |
Installation¶
Use apt-get install to install the required packages, as well as their dependencies:
$ sudo apt-get install \
openjdk-7-jdk \
openssh-server \
postgresql-9.1 \
postgresql-server-dev-9.1 \
python-pip \
python-virtualenv \
python2.7-dev \
virtualenvwrapper