How to Deploy the Aptible CLI on Ubuntu 22.04

If you faced challenges installing the Aptible CLI on a Linux server, this guide is here to help. Discover with these three simple steps how to install the Aptible CLI on Ubuntu 22.04.

Why use the Aptible CLI?

The Aptible CLI, like other command-line tools, aids in managing your Aptible resources. With the CLI, you can create, update, and delete Aptible resources. Additionally, it allows you to deploy your applications to Aptible.

While there are three primary ways to interact with Aptible's resources, here are a few reasons why you might prefer using the Aptible CLI:

1. Automation and Scripting: The Aptible CLI empowers users to automate repetitive tasks and seamlessly integrate them into scripts or workflows. This script integration proves beneficial for systematically managing multiple environments, stacks, or databases.
2. Efficient Workflow: For users comfortable with command-line interfaces, the Aptible CLI provides a streamlined and efficient way to interact with Aptible resources. Command-line operations can often be quicker than navigating through a graphical user interface.
3. Version Control Integration: The CLI seamlessly integrates with version control systems, enabling users to track changes to their infrastructure and quickly reproduce configurations across different environments.
4. Remote Access and SSH: The Aptible CLI enables users to execute commands on their containers remotely. This feature is especially beneficial for tasks like debugging, inspecting logs, or performing maintenance without the need for direct access to the Aptible Dashboard.
5. Fine-grained Control: The CLI offers granular control over Aptible resources, empowering users to execute specific actions with precision. This capability is advantageous for users who prefer explicit, command-level control.

The Aptible CLI caters to users who value automation, command-line efficiency, and the ability to manage Aptible resources programmatically. It is a versatile tool for developers, DevOps teams, and anyone who prefers a command-line interface for managing their infrastructure.

Prerequisites

This guide provides the solution for installing the Aptible CLI on the Ubuntu 22.04 Linux distribution. To install the Aptible CLI, ensure you have the following:

• Basic understanding of the command line. If you are new to the command line, check out this tutorial to get started.
• A Linux server running Ubuntu 22.04. If you don't have a server, you can create one using any cloud provider like AWS, DigitalOcean, or Linode.
• A user account with sudo privileges. If you don't have a user account with sudo privileges, you can create one by following this tutorial.

Three Steps to Install the Aptible CLI on Ubuntu 22.04

Instead of scouring through multiple Google search results, I've condensed the steps to install the Aptible CLI on Ubuntu 22.04 into three simple steps. Let's begin!

Step 1 — Download the Aptible CLI Package

The Aptible CLI is distributed as a single binary file. To download the Aptible CLI package, execute the following commands in your terminal:

• Store the Aptible CLI download URL in a variable:

  TOOLBELT_URL="https://omnibus-aptible-toolbelt.s3.amazonaws.com/aptible/omnibus-aptible-toolbelt/master/390/pkg/aptible-toolbelt_0.19.7%2B20230829220606%7Eubuntu.16.04-1_amd64.deb"
  
  TOOLBELT_SHA1SUM="4ff2cf416c6ae03a76fac5c7d35ff836126256af"
  

  
  

• Download the Aptible CLI package:

   curl -fsSLO "$TOOLBELT_URL"
  

  
  

• Verify the Aptible CLI package:

   echo "$TOOLBELT_SHA1SUM  aptible-toolbelt_0.19.7%2B20230829220606%7Eubuntu.16.04-1_amd64.deb" | sha1sum -c -
  

This step ensures that you download a secure and verified package before proceeding with the installation.

Step 2 — Install the Aptible CLI

Once the Aptible CLI package is downloaded and verified, the next step is to install it using the dpkg command:

• Install the Aptible CLI package:

   sudo dpkg -i aptible-toolbelt_*.deb
  

  
  

• Verify the installation:

   aptible version
  

If the installation is successful, you should see the following output:

aptible-cli v0.19.7 toolbelt

Step 3 — Clean up

The final step is to clean up the Aptible CLI package:

• Remove the Aptible CLI package:

   rm aptible-toolbelt_*.deb
  

  
  

• Verify the removal:

   ls aptible-toolbelt_*.deb
  

If the removal is successful, you should see the following output:

ls: cannot access 'aptible-toolbelt_*.deb': No such file or directory

After installing the Aptible CLI, the initial step is to authenticate with Aptible. Once authenticated, you can promptly begin using the Aptible CLI to manage your Aptible resources.

Conclusion

In this guide, you've discovered how to install the Aptible CLI on Ubuntu 22.04 in three simple steps. Additionally, you gained insights into why using the Aptible CLI can be beneficial and the prerequisites for its installation.

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