‍Are you looking for a self-hosted kanban board solution that is easy to install and manage? Look no further than Planka, a Trello-like kanban board built with React and Redux. In this article, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of installing Planka on AlmaLinux 8 using Docker and Docker-Compose. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have Planka up and running on your server, ready to boost your productivity and collaboration. So, let’s dive in!

Prerequisites

Before we begin the installation process, let’s ensure that you have the necessary prerequisites in place:

1. A system with AlmaLinux 8 installed and running.
2. Root access to the system.
3. Docker installed and running. If you haven’t installed Docker yet, you can refer to our guide on how to install Docker on AlmaLinux 8.
4. Docker-Compose installed and running. If you haven’t installed Docker-Compose yet, you can refer to our guide on how to install Docker-Compose on AlmaLinux 8.

Once you have met these prerequisites, we can proceed with the installation and configuration of Planka.

Install Planka with Docker

To install Planka using Docker-Compose and Docker service, follow the steps below:

1. Download the docker-compose configuration file by running the following command:

curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/plankanban/planka/master/docker-compose.yml -o docker-compose.yml

2. Edit the docker-compose.yml file and make the following changes:

• Set the BASE_URL variable to the actual IP address of your server.
• Change theS ECRET_KEY to a random string/password.
• Set the user-avatars, project-background-images, attachments, and db-data paths to locations within your server where the corresponding data will be stored.

Here’s an example of how the edited docker-compose.yml file may look like:

version: '3'
services:
planka:
image: ghcr.io/plankanban/planka:latest
command: > bash -c "for i in `seq 1 30`; do ./start.sh && s=$$? && break || s=$$?; echo \"Tried $$i times. Waiting 5 seconds...\"; sleep 5; done; (exit $$s)"
restart: unless-stopped
volumes:
- user-avatars:/app/public/user-avatars
- project-background-images:/app/public/project-background-images
- attachments:/app/private/attachments
ports:
- 3000:1337
environment:
- BASE_URL=http://localhost:3000
- TRUST_PROXY=0
- DATABASE_URL=postgresql://postgres@postgres/planka
- SECRET_KEY=notsecretkey
depends_on:
- postgres
postgres:
image: postgres:14-alpine
restart: unless-stopped
volumes:
- db-data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
environment:
- POSTGRES_DB=planka
- POSTGRES_HOST_AUTH_METHOD=trust
volumes:
user-avatars:
project-background-images:
attachments:
db-data:

3. Run the following command to start the Planka container:

docker-compose up -d

You will see the output indicating the progress of the installation process. It may take a few minutes to complete.

4. To verify if the Planka container is running, use the docker ps command:

docker ps

If the container is running, you will see the container ID, image, command, and status information.

Accessing Planka

Now that you have successfully installed Planka with Docker on AlmaLinux 8, let’s access it through your browser:

1. Open your browser and enter the IP address or domain name of your server, followed by the port number 3000. For example:

http://server.ip.address:3000

Replace server.ip.address with the actual IP address or domain configured on your server.

2. You will be redirected to the Planka login page. The default login credentials are:

• Username: shapehost
• Password: shapehost

Once logged in, you can change the username, password, email ID, and other user information from the Settings menu.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Planka with Docker on AlmaLinux 8. Now you can start using Planka to organize your projects and streamline your workflow.

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Conclusion

In this article, we have walked you through the installation process of Planka on AlmaLinux 8 using Docker and Docker-Compose. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you have successfully set up Planka on your server and gained access to its powerful kanban board features. Now it’s time to unleash the full potential of Planka and boost your productivity. Happy organizing!

Christian Wells