tbro-dev / dotnetlinuxdeploy

Files related to a sample video created to help .Net developers to publish a simple .Net web app to Linux server

Startnet Script for .NET Application on Linux

This repository contains a Bash script (startnet.sh) designed to automate the setup process of a .NET application environment on an Ubuntu server. This includes installing the .NET SDK, runtime, ASP.NET Core runtime, and configuring Nginx as a reverse proxy to forward requests to the .NET application. This project is a fork of DotNetLinuxDeploy: https://github.com/mzand111/DotNetLinuxDeploy

Prerequisites

• A server running Ubuntu.
• Sudo privileges on the server.

How to Use

1. Clone the Repository

   First, clone this repository to your server:

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd <repository-name>

...or clone and move the startnet.sh script to your Ubuntu server:

2. Make the Script Executable

   Change the permission of the script to make it executable:

   chmod +x startnet.sh

3. Run the Script

   Execute the script by running:

   ./startnet.sh

   If you encounter the error: " /bin/bash^M: bad interpreter: No such file or directory". Run the script below:

      sudo apt install dos2unix
      dos2unix ./startnet.sh

   Follow the on-screen prompts to enter your applications name and your user name when requested. These inputs are crucial for setting up the environment correctly.

What the Script Does

Here's a breakdown of the tasks performed by startnet.sh:

• Prompts you for your application's name and your user name.
• Installs the .NET SDK, runtime, and ASP.NET Core runtime using the Microsoft package signing key and package repository.
• Installs Nginx and configures it to forward requests to your .NET application.
• Sets up a directory for your application and configures the necessary permissions.
• Creates a systemd service file for your application, enabling and starting the service.
• Reloads Nginx to apply the configuration changes.

Manual Steps

After running the script, you need to manually deploy your .NET application:

• Copy your application to /var/www/app.
• Run sudo dotnet <YourAppName>.dll inside /var/www/app.

Final Notes

• The script is designed for use on Ubuntu and has been tested with Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.
• Ensure you have sudo privileges on your server to run the script successfully.
• Modify the script according to your specific needs or Ubuntu version if necessary.

For any issues or contributions, please open an issue or a pull request in this repository.

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