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Developing and deploying applications at IOFLOOD<\/a>, often requires consistent version controlling processes. During development we discovered that Drone assists with version-controlled configurations and automating software delivery especially with its GitHub and GitLab integration. We have included our expertise in today’s article so that our customers can accelerate their development cycles on their scalable server hosts<\/a> with Drone.<\/p>\n

In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install the Drone<\/code> command on your Linux system.<\/strong> We will show you methods for both APT and YUM-based distributions, delve into compiling Drone<\/code> from source, installing a specific version, and finally, how to use the Drone<\/code> command and ensure it’s installed correctly.<\/p>\n

So, let’s dive in and begin installing Drone<\/code> on your Linux system!<\/p>\n

TL;DR: How Do I Install Drone on Linux?<\/h2>\n

\n Install Drone on Linux by using Docker and Docker Compose. Clone the Drone repository from GitHub using git clone https:\/\/github.com\/drone\/drone.git<\/code>. Navigate to the cloned directory and run docker-compose up -d<\/code> to start Drone. Access Drone web interface via your web browser at http:\/\/localhost<\/code>, and configure it further as needed.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For example:<\/p>\n

wget https:\/\/github.com\/drone\/drone-cli\/releases\/download\/v1.2.0\/drone_linux_amd64.tar.gz -O drone.tar.gz && tar -xvzf drone.tar.gz\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
This command downloads the Drone server binary from the official GitHub repository and extracts it. However, this is just a basic way to install Drone on Linux. There’s much more to learn about installing and using Drone. Continue reading for more detailed information and advanced usage scenarios.<\/p>\n
The Basics of Installing Drone<\/h2>\n
Drone is a Continuous Delivery system built on container technology. It uses a simple YAML configuration file to define and execute Pipelines inside Docker containers. The core functionality of Drone is defined in a single binary, which you can install as a service on your host machine.<\/p>\n
Installing Drone with APT<\/h3>\n
For Debian-based distributions like Ubuntu, you can use the Advanced Packaging Tool (APT) to install Drone. Here’s how you can do it:<\/p>\n
sudo apt-get update\nsudo apt-get install drone\n\n# Output:\n# Reading package lists... Done\n# Building dependency tree\n# Reading state information... Done\n# drone is already the newest version (0.8.6-1).\n# 0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
This will update your package lists and then install Drone. If Drone is already installed, it will output a message saying Drone is already the newest version.<\/p>\n
Installing Drone with YUM<\/h3>\n
For RPM-based distributions like CentOS or Fedora, you can use the Yellowdog Updater, Modified (YUM) to install Drone. Here’s how:<\/p>\n
sudo yum update\nsudo yum install drone\n\n# Output:\n# Loaded plugins: fastestmirror\n# Loading mirror speeds from cached hostfile\n# Package drone-0.8.6-1.el7.x86_64 already installed and latest version\n# Nothing to do\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
This will update your package lists and then install Drone. If Drone is already installed, it will output a message saying Drone is already installed and is the latest version.<\/p>\n
Installing Drone from Source Code<\/h2>\n
For those who want more control over the installation process, you can install Drone from source code. This requires Git and Go to be installed on your system. Here’s how you can do it:<\/p>\n
git clone https:\/\/github.com\/drone\/drone-cli.git\ncd drone-cli\ngo install\ngo build\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
This will clone the Drone repository, navigate into the directory, compile, and build the application. You can then run Drone by typing .\/drone-cli<\/code> in the terminal.<\/p>\n
Installing Different Versions of Drone<\/h2>\n
Different versions of Drone can have different features, bug fixes, or compatibility with different systems. Therefore, it’s essential to know how to install specific versions of Drone.<\/p>\n
Installing Specific Versions from Source<\/h3>\n
To install a specific version from source, you need to checkout to the specific version tag after cloning the repository. Here’s how:<\/p>\n
git clone https:\/\/github.com\/drone\/drone-cli.git\ncd drone-cli\ngit checkout v1.2.0\ngo install\ngo build\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
This will install Drone version 1.2.0 on your system.<\/p>\n
Installing Specific Versions with Package Managers<\/h3>\n
Using APT<\/h4>\n
For Debian-based distributions, you can specify the version of Drone to install with APT. Here’s how:<\/p>\n
sudo apt-get install drone=1.2.0\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
This will install Drone version 1.2.0 on your system.<\/p>\n
Using YUM<\/h4>\n
For RPM-based distributions, you can specify the version of Drone to install with YUM. Here’s how:<\/p>\n
sudo yum install drone-1.2.0\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
This will install Drone version 1.2.0 on your system.<\/p>\n
Version Comparison<\/h3>\n
Here’s a comparison of some key features and compatibilities of different Drone versions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Version<\/th>\nKey Features<\/th>\nCompatibility<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1.0.0<\/td>\nBasic features<\/td>\nOlder systems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.2.0<\/td>\nImproved performance, bug fixes<\/td>\nModern systems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.3.0<\/td>\nNew features, performance improvements<\/td>\nModern systems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
Using Drone and Verifying Installation<\/h2>\n
How to Use Drone<\/h3>\n
Once installed, you can use Drone by typing drone<\/code> in the terminal followed by the command you want to execute. Here’s an example:<\/p>\n
drone info\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
This will display information about the installed Drone version and its configuration.<\/p>\n
Verifying Drone Installation<\/h3>\n
To verify that Drone has been installed correctly, you can use the drone version<\/code> command. Here’s how:<\/p>\n
drone version\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
This will display the installed Drone version, which confirms that Drone has been installed correctly.<\/p>\n
Installing Drone on Linux with Docker<\/h2>\n
Docker provides an alternative and convenient way to install Drone on Linux. This method is beneficial for those who want to avoid the complexities of manual installation and prefer a more isolated environment.<\/p>\n
Docker Installation<\/h3>\n
Before installing Drone with Docker, you need to ensure Docker is installed on your system. Here’s how you can do it:<\/p>\n
sudo apt-get install docker.io\n\n# Output:\n# Reading package lists... Done\n# Building dependency tree\n# Reading state information... Done\n# docker.io is already the newest version (20.10.2-0ubuntu1~20.04.2).\n# 0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
This command will install Docker on your Linux system. If Docker is already installed, it will output a message saying Docker is already the newest version.<\/p>\n
Drone Installation with Docker<\/h3>\n
Once Docker is installed, you can install Drone using Docker. Here’s how:<\/p>\n
docker pull drone\/drone:1\n\n# Output:\n# 1: Pulling from drone\/drone\n# Digest: sha256:2a51bb06a5a2f7a8e8769b812b342a4725d7190a444f2e7c36b3bb0749a51a37\n# Status: Image is up to date for drone\/drone:1\n# docker.io\/drone\/drone:1\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
This command will pull the Drone image from the Docker repository and install it on your system.<\/p>\n
Running Drone with Docker<\/h3>\n
After installation, you can run Drone using Docker. Here’s how:<\/p>\n
docker run -d -v \/var\/run\/docker.sock:\/var\/run\/docker.sock -e DRONE_GITHUB_SERVER=https:\/\/github.com -e DRONE_GITHUB_CLIENT_ID=... -e DRONE_GITHUB_CLIENT_SECRET=... -p 8000:80 drone\/drone:1\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
This command will run the Drone service in the background, with the appropriate environment variables and port mapping.<\/p>\n
Advantages and Disadvantages<\/h3>\n
Here are some advantages and disadvantages of using Docker to install Drone:<\/p>\n
Advantages<\/h4>\n