From 1f4388802b9454c74ff4339a6f47b4832fc4c17e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: David Mehren Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2021 13:56:57 +0100 Subject: Docs: Improve manual installation guide - Move the requirements into an info block - Make clear that we use Yarn Classic - Link to our downloads page instead of GitHub - Simplify paragraph about configuring HedgeDoc - Move additional information into `` tags - Match upgrade documentation to installation steps. Signed-off-by: David Mehren --- docs/content/setup/manual-setup.md | 76 ++++++++++++++++++++++---------------- 1 file changed, 45 insertions(+), 31 deletions(-) (limited to 'docs/content/setup/manual-setup.md') diff --git a/docs/content/setup/manual-setup.md b/docs/content/setup/manual-setup.md index 4d03b752..072b2168 100644 --- a/docs/content/setup/manual-setup.md +++ b/docs/content/setup/manual-setup.md @@ -1,41 +1,55 @@ # Manual Installation -## Requirements on your server +!!! info "Requirements on your server" + - Node.js 10.13 or higher + - Database (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, MSSQL) + The database must use charset `utf8`. This is typically the default in PostgreSQL and SQLite. + In MySQL and MariaDB UTF-8 might need to be set with `alter database character set utf8 collate utf8_bin;` + Be aware of older MySQL and MariaDB versions which sometimes use shorter representations of UTF-8 than 4 bytes. + This can break if symbols with more bytes are used. + You can use `alter database character set utf8mb4 COLLATE utf8mb4_unicode_ci` to be on the safe side. + - NPM (and its dependencies, [node-gyp](https://github.com/nodejs/node-gyp#installation)) + - [Yarn Classic](https://classic.yarnpkg.com) 1.22 or higher (Yarn 2 is currently not supported) + - Bash (for the setup script) + - For **building** the HedgeDoc frontend you need a machine with at least **2 GB** RAM. + - Starting with release 1.7 the release tarball includes the prebuilt frontend, so building it yourself is not necessary. -- Node.js 10.13 or up -- Database (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, MSSQL) - The database must use charset `utf8`. This is typically the default in PostgreSQL and SQLite. - In MySQL and MariaDB UTF-8 might need to be set with `alter database character set utf8 collate utf8_bin;` - Be aware of older MySQL and MariaDB versions which sometimes use shorter representations of UTF-8 than 4 bytes. - This can break if symbols with more bytes are used. - You can use `alter database character set utf8mb4 COLLATE utf8mb4_unicode_ci` to be on the safe side. -- NPM (and its dependencies, [node-gyp](https://github.com/nodejs/node-gyp#installation)) -- Yarn -- Bash (for the setup script) -- For **building** the HedgeDoc frontend you need a machine with at least **2 GB** RAM. - - Starting with release 1.7 the release tarball includes the frontend, so building it yourself is not necessary. - -## Instructions - -1. Check if you meet the [requirements at the top of this document](#requirements-on-your-server). -2. Download a [release](https://github.com/hedgedoc/hedgedoc/releases) tarball and extract it. - Alternatively, you can use Git to clone the repository and checkout a release, e.g. with `git clone -b 1.7.2 https://github.com/hedgedoc/hedgedoc.git`. -3. Enter the directory and type `bin/setup`, which will install the dependencies and create configs. -4. Modify the file named `config.json` or configure HedgeDoc through environment variables which will overwrite the configs, see docs [here](../configuration.md). -5. **If using the release tarball for 1.7.0 or newer, this step can be skipped.** - Build the frontend bundle by `yarn run build` (use `yarn run dev` if you are in development) -6. It is recommended to start your server manually once: `NODE_ENV=production yarn start`, this way it's easier to see warnings or errors that might occur (leave out `NODE_ENV=production` for development). +1. Check if you meet the [requirements at the top of this document](#manual-installation). +2. Download the [latest release](https://hedgedoc.org/latest-release/) and extract it. + Alternatively, you can use Git to clone the repository and checkout a release, e.g. with `git clone -b 1.7.2 https://github.com/hedgedoc/hedgedoc.git`. +3. Enter the directory and type `bin/setup`, which will install the dependencies and create example configs. +4. Configure HedgeDoc: You can either use the `config.json` file or environment variables. + For details, have a look at [the configuration documentation](../configuration.md). +5. *:octicons-light-bulb-16: If you used the release tarball for 1.7.0 or newer, this step can be skipped.* + Build the frontend bundle by running `yarn run build`. +6. It is recommended to start your server manually once: + ```shell + NODE_ENV=production yarn start + ``` + This way it's easier to see warnings or errors that might occur. + You can leave out `NODE_ENV=production` for development. 7. Run the server as you like (node, forever, pm2, SystemD, Init-Scripts) -## How to upgrade your installation +## Upgrading + +!!! warning + Before you upgrade, **always read the release notes**. + You can find them on our [releases page](https://hedgedoc.org/releases/). If you are upgrading HedgeDoc from an older version, follow these steps: -1. Check if you meet the [requirements at the top of this document](#requirements-on-your-server). -2. Verify which version you were running before and take a look at [migrations and breaking changes](../guides/migrations-and-breaking-changes.md) to see if additional steps, or configuration changes are necessary! -3. Fully stop your old HedgeDoc server. -4. `git pull` or unzip a new release in the directory. +1. Check if you still meet the [requirements at the top of this document](#requirements-on-your-server). +2. Ensure you read the [release notes](https://hedgedoc.org/releases/) of all versions between your current version + and the latest release. +2. Fully stop your old HedgeDoc server. +3. [Download](https://hedgedoc.org/latest-release/) the new release and extract it over the old directory. + If you use Git, you can check out the new tag with e.g. `git fetch origin && git checkout 1.7.2` 5. Run `bin/setup`. This will take care of installing dependencies. It is safe to run on an existing installation. -6. Build front-end bundle by `yarn run build` (use `yarn run dev` if you are in development). -7. It is recommended to start your server manually once: `NODE_ENV=production yarn start`, this way it's easier to see warnings or errors that might occur (leave out `NODE_ENV=production` for development). +6. *:octicons-light-bulb-16: If you used the release tarball for 1.7.0 or newer, this step can be skipped.* + Build the frontend bundle by running `yarn run build`. +7. It is recommended to start your server manually once: + ```shell + NODE_ENV=production yarn start + ``` + This way it's easier to see warnings or errors that might occur. 8. You can now restart the HedgeDoc server! -- cgit v1.2.3 From c54eef10a6bc290e6b3151cfb82e867ec1759c44 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: David Mehren Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2021 13:02:05 +0100 Subject: Add an example systemd unit to installation docs Heavily inspired by the unit of Arch Linux: https://github.com/archlinux/svntogit-community/blob/packages/hedgedoc/trunk/hedgedoc.service Fixes https://github.com/hedgedoc/hedgedoc/issues/46 Signed-off-by: David Mehren --- docs/content/setup/manual-setup.md | 70 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 69 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) (limited to 'docs/content/setup/manual-setup.md') diff --git a/docs/content/setup/manual-setup.md b/docs/content/setup/manual-setup.md index 072b2168..4c1d2675 100644 --- a/docs/content/setup/manual-setup.md +++ b/docs/content/setup/manual-setup.md @@ -28,7 +28,8 @@ ``` This way it's easier to see warnings or errors that might occur. You can leave out `NODE_ENV=production` for development. -7. Run the server as you like (node, forever, pm2, SystemD, Init-Scripts) +8. Run the server as you like (node, forever, pm2, systemd, Init-Scripts). + See [below](#systemd-unit-example) for an example using systemd. ## Upgrading @@ -53,3 +54,70 @@ If you are upgrading HedgeDoc from an older version, follow these steps: ``` This way it's easier to see warnings or errors that might occur. 8. You can now restart the HedgeDoc server! + +## Systemd Unit Example +Using the unit file below, you can run HedgeDoc as a systemd service. + +!!! warning + - In this example, you must configure HedgeDoc using the `config.json` file and the + `production` key. + - Make sure the user and group `hedgedoc` exists and has appropriate permissions in the + directory you installed HedgeDoc in or change the `User` and `Group` settings in the unit + file. + - Make sure `WorkingDirectory` points to the directory you installed HedgeDoc in. + - Make sure `ReadWritePaths` contains all directories HedgeDoc might write to. This may + include the `public/uploads` folder if you configured local storage. If you use SQLite, you + must also include the directory where the database file is saved. **Do not save the SQLite + file in the root directory of the HedgeDoc installation**, but create a subfolder like `db`! + - If you use an external database like PostgreSQL or MariaDB, make sure to add a corresponding + `After` statement. + +```ini +[Unit] +Description=HedgeDoc - The best platform to write and share markdown. +Documentation=https://docs.hedgedoc.org/ +After=network.target +# Uncomment if you use MariaDB/MySQL +# After=mysql.service +# Uncomment if you use PostgreSQL +# After=postgresql.service + +[Service] +Type=exec +Environment=NODE_ENV=production +Restart=always +RestartSec=2s +ExecStart=/usr/bin/yarn start --production +CapabilityBoundingSet= +NoNewPrivileges=true +PrivateDevices=true +RemoveIPC=true +LockPersonality=true +ProtectControlGroups=true +ProtectKernelTunables=true +ProtectKernelModules=true +ProtectKernelLogs=true +ProtectClock=true +ProtectHostname=true +ProtectProc=noaccess +RestrictRealtime=true +RestrictSUIDSGID=true +RestrictNamespaces=true +RestrictAddressFamilies=AF_UNIX AF_INET AF_INET6 +ProtectSystem=strict +ProtectHome=true +PrivateTmp=true +SystemCallArchitectures=native +SystemCallFilter=@system-service + +# You may have to adjust these settings +User=hedgedoc +Group=hedgedoc +WorkingDirectory=/opt/hedgedoc + +# Example: local storage for uploads and SQLite +# ReadWritePaths=/opt/hedgedoc/public/uploads /opt/hedgedoc/db + +[Install] +WantedBy=multi-user.target +``` -- cgit v1.2.3 From 70a289aeba9e58845c64f2a13120818c55144b04 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: David Mehren Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2021 22:05:15 +0200 Subject: Docs: Include minimal config on manual setup page To make it easier to get started, this commit adds a minimal `config.json` snipped to the manual setup instruction. Signed-off-by: David Mehren --- docs/content/setup/manual-setup.md | 18 ++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) (limited to 'docs/content/setup/manual-setup.md') diff --git a/docs/content/setup/manual-setup.md b/docs/content/setup/manual-setup.md index 4c1d2675..9329f669 100644 --- a/docs/content/setup/manual-setup.md +++ b/docs/content/setup/manual-setup.md @@ -18,7 +18,20 @@ 2. Download the [latest release](https://hedgedoc.org/latest-release/) and extract it. Alternatively, you can use Git to clone the repository and checkout a release, e.g. with `git clone -b 1.7.2 https://github.com/hedgedoc/hedgedoc.git`. 3. Enter the directory and type `bin/setup`, which will install the dependencies and create example configs. -4. Configure HedgeDoc: You can either use the `config.json` file or environment variables. +4. Configure HedgeDoc: To get started, you can use this minimal `config.json`: + ```json + { + "production": { + "db": { + "dialect": "sqlite", + "storage": "./db.hedgedoc.sqlite" + }, + "urlAddPort": true, + "domain": "localhost" + } + } + ``` + It's also possible to use environment variables. For details, have a look at [the configuration documentation](../configuration.md). 5. *:octicons-light-bulb-16: If you used the release tarball for 1.7.0 or newer, this step can be skipped.* Build the frontend bundle by running `yarn run build`. @@ -27,7 +40,8 @@ NODE_ENV=production yarn start ``` This way it's easier to see warnings or errors that might occur. - You can leave out `NODE_ENV=production` for development. + You can leave out `NODE_ENV=production` for development. +7. If you used the example config, HedgeDoc should now be available at [http://127.0.0.1:3000](http://127.0.0.1:3000). 8. Run the server as you like (node, forever, pm2, systemd, Init-Scripts). See [below](#systemd-unit-example) for an example using systemd. -- cgit v1.2.3 From e8465aa8beac309edb36a3d4d2fc85317c921b48 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: David Mehren Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2021 21:16:59 +0200 Subject: Docs: Fixup some wording in manual setup guide Signed-off-by: David Mehren --- docs/content/setup/manual-setup.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) (limited to 'docs/content/setup/manual-setup.md') diff --git a/docs/content/setup/manual-setup.md b/docs/content/setup/manual-setup.md index 9329f669..e32d6843 100644 --- a/docs/content/setup/manual-setup.md +++ b/docs/content/setup/manual-setup.md @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ 1. Check if you meet the [requirements at the top of this document](#manual-installation). 2. Download the [latest release](https://hedgedoc.org/latest-release/) and extract it. Alternatively, you can use Git to clone the repository and checkout a release, e.g. with `git clone -b 1.7.2 https://github.com/hedgedoc/hedgedoc.git`. -3. Enter the directory and type `bin/setup`, which will install the dependencies and create example configs. +3. Enter the directory and execute `bin/setup`, which will install the dependencies and create example configs. 4. Configure HedgeDoc: To get started, you can use this minimal `config.json`: ```json { @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ``` It's also possible to use environment variables. For details, have a look at [the configuration documentation](../configuration.md). -5. *:octicons-light-bulb-16: If you used the release tarball for 1.7.0 or newer, this step can be skipped.* +5. *:octicons-light-bulb-16: If you use the release tarball for 1.7.0 or newer, this step can be skipped.* Build the frontend bundle by running `yarn run build`. 6. It is recommended to start your server manually once: ```shell @@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ ``` This way it's easier to see warnings or errors that might occur. You can leave out `NODE_ENV=production` for development. -7. If you used the example config, HedgeDoc should now be available at [http://127.0.0.1:3000](http://127.0.0.1:3000). +7. If you use the example config, HedgeDoc should now be available at [http://127.0.0.1:3000](http://127.0.0.1:3000). 8. Run the server as you like (node, forever, pm2, systemd, Init-Scripts). See [below](#systemd-unit-example) for an example using systemd. @@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ Before you upgrade, **always read the release notes**. You can find them on our [releases page](https://hedgedoc.org/releases/). -If you are upgrading HedgeDoc from an older version, follow these steps: +If you want to upgrade HedgeDoc from an older version, follow these steps: 1. Check if you still meet the [requirements at the top of this document](#requirements-on-your-server). 2. Ensure you read the [release notes](https://hedgedoc.org/releases/) of all versions between your current version -- cgit v1.2.3