Taiga is an open-source project management system designed for agile teams. It’s a powerful tool that can be installed on various platforms, including Ubuntu 20.04. In this guide, we’ll show you how to install and configure Taiga on Ubuntu 20.04. Whether you're using a Windows VPS UK or another server solution, these instructions will guide you through the process.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
- An Ubuntu 20.04 server. This could be hosted on a UK Windows VPS or any other Windows Virtual Private Server Hosting environment.
- Root or sudo privileges.
- Basic understanding of terminal commands.
Step 1: Update Your System
Start by updating your system’s packages to ensure that everything is up-to-date. Run the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgradeStep 2: Install Required Dependencies
Taiga requires some dependencies to be installed on your server. Install them by running the following command:
sudo apt install -y postgresql postgresql-contrib python3-pip python3-dev libxml2-dev libxslt1-dev libpq-dev nginx npm git curlStep 3: Install Taiga Backend
Next, clone the Taiga backend repository from GitHub and install its dependencies. Run the following commands:
cd /home
git clone https://github.com/taigaio/taiga-back.git taiga-back
cd taiga-back
git checkout stableInstall Python dependencies for Taiga:
sudo pip3 install -r requirements.txtStep 4: Configure PostgreSQL for Taiga
Now, configure PostgreSQL for Taiga. Create a new PostgreSQL user and database for Taiga:
sudo -u postgres psql
CREATE USER taiga WITH PASSWORD 'your_password';
CREATE DATABASE taiga OWNER taiga;
\qStep 5: Configure Taiga Backend
Copy the sample configuration file and edit it to set up your database credentials:
cp ~/taiga-back/settings/local.py.example ~/taiga-back/settings/local.py
nano ~/taiga-back/settings/local.pyUpdate the database section with your PostgreSQL credentials.
Step 6: Install and Configure Taiga Frontend
Clone the Taiga frontend repository and install its dependencies:
cd /home
git clone https://github.com/taigaio/taiga-front-dist.git taiga-front
cd taiga-front
npm install
cp ~/taiga-front/dist/conf.example.json ~/taiga-front/dist/conf.jsonEdit the conf.json file to point to your backend API.
Step 7: Set Up Nginx
To serve Taiga through a domain, configure Nginx. Create a new Nginx configuration file for Taiga:
sudo nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/taigaAdd the following configuration:
server {
listen 80;
server_name your-domain.com;
location / {
proxy_pass http://127.0.0.1:8000;
proxy_set_header Host $host;
proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;
}
location /static {
alias /home/taiga-front/dist;
}
}Save the file and activate the configuration:
sudo ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/taiga /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/
sudo systemctl restart nginxStep 8: Run Taiga
Run Taiga’s backend and frontend using the following commands:
cd ~/taiga-back
python3 manage.py runserver
cd ~/taiga-front
npm startYour Taiga project management system should now be accessible from your browser. If you're using a VPS UK Windows or Windows VPS Italy, you should configure domain settings accordingly.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you should now have a fully functioning Taiga project management system running on Ubuntu 20.04. Whether you're using a Windows Server VPS, UK Windows VPS, or any other Windows Virtual Private Server, Taiga is a powerful tool to manage your agile projects effectively.
