How to Install and Configure MinIO on Ubuntu
MinIO is an open-source object storage server compatible with Amazon S3, designed for large-scale data infrastructure. It allows users to manage unstructured data such as photos, videos, log files, backups, and container images. Its lightweight, high-performance architecture makes it ideal for use in cloud, edge, and on-premise environments. This guide will walk you through installing and configuring MinIO on an Ubuntu server.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have the following:
- Ubuntu 18.04 or later installed.
- A user with sudo privileges.
- At least 4 GB of RAM (recommended for production environments).
- A static IP address or DNS configured for your server.
Step 1: Update the System
Before installing any new software, it’s good practice to update the system’s package list to ensure you have the latest versions of all packages.
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
Step 2: Install MinIO Server
MinIO can be installed on your Ubuntu machine using a binary file. Follow the steps below:
Download the MinIO binary:
First, you need to download the latest MinIO binary from the official MinIO releases.
wget https://dl.min.io/server/minio/release/linux-amd64/minio
Make the binary executable:
Once downloaded, make the binary executable using the following command:
chmod +x minio
Move the MinIO binary to a system path:
Move the binary to /usr/local/bin so that it can be accessed from anywhere.
sudo mv minio /usr/local/bin/
Verify the installation:
To confirm MinIO has been installed correctly, check the version:
minio –version
You should see output confirming the MinIO version installed.
Step 3: Create Directories for Data and Configuration
Before starting MinIO, you need to set up directories to store data and configuration files.
Create a directory for MinIO data:
Choose a location for your data directory. For example:
sudo mkdir /mnt/data
Set proper permissions:
Make sure the user running MinIO has access to the data directory:
sudo chown -R $USER:$USER /mnt/data
Step 4: Run MinIO as a Systemd Service
Running MinIO as a system service ensures that it starts automatically when your server boots up. To do this, you’ll need to create a Systemd unit file.
Create the Systemd service file:
Use the following command to create a service file for MinIO:
sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/minio.service
Add the following content to the file:
[Unit]
Description=MinIO Object Storage
Documentation=https://docs.min.io
Wants=network-online.target
After=network-online.target[Service]
User=minio-user
Group=minio-user
ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/minio server /mnt/data
Restart=on-failure
RestartSec=5
LimitNOFILE=65536[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
Create the MinIO user:
It’s good practice to create a dedicated user to run MinIO. Run the following commands:
sudo useradd -r minio-user -s /sbin/nologin
sudo chown -R minio-user:minio-user /mnt/data
Reload the systemd daemon:
After creating the service file, reload the systemd daemon to recognize the new service.
sudo systemctl daemon-reload
Enable and start the MinIO service:
Enable the service to start on boot and start the MinIO server:
sudo systemctl enable minio
sudo systemctl start minio
Check the status of the MinIO service:
To ensure the service is running correctly, use the command:
sudo systemctl status minio
Step 5: Configure Firewall
By default, MinIO listens on port 9000. To access the MinIO dashboard or API, you need to open this port on your server’s firewall.
Open port 9000:
Use the following command to allow traffic on port 9000:
sudo ufw allow 9000
Verify the firewall status:
Check the firewall status to confirm the changes:
sudo ufw status
Step 6: Access MinIO Web Interface
Once the service is up and running, you can access the MinIO web interface.
Open your browser and navigate to:
http://:9000
Login with default credentials:
The MinIO service will generate access and secret keys when it first starts. You can find these in the MinIO logs by running:
sudo journalctl -u minio
Use the access key and secret key provided to log in to the web interface.
Step 7: Secure MinIO with Let’s Encrypt SSL (Optional)
To secure your MinIO instance, you can use Let’s Encrypt to enable HTTPS.
Install Certbot:
Certbot is a tool that automatically handles SSL certificates for Let’s Encrypt.
sudo apt install certbot
Obtain a certificate:
Run the following command to generate a certificate for your domain:
sudo certbot certonly –standalone -d your-domain.com
Configure MinIO for HTTPS:
After obtaining the certificate, modify the MinIO service file to use it:
ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/minio server –address “:443” –certs-dir /etc/letsencrypt/live/your-domain.com /mnt/data
Restart the MinIO service:
Apply the changes by restarting MinIO:
sudo systemctl restart minio
You can now access MinIO securely via HTTPS.
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