NodeBB on Koding

[Aureney]

I'm trying to install NodeBB on Koding just for some testing. When I run sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade, I get this, I'm not sure how I'm supposed to enter OK since It won't let me enter anything and I've tried clicking/pressing enter :

The GRUB boot loader was previously installed to a disk that is no longer present, or whose unique identifier has changed. For some reason. It is important to make sure that the installed GRUB core image stays in sync with GRUB modules and grub.cfg. Please check again to make sure that GRUB is written to the appropriate boot devices.

If you're unsure which drive is designated as boot drive by your BIOS, it is often a good idea to install GRUB to all of
them.

<OK>

[psychobunny]

You might be better off asking Koding support for that particular question

I know its doable though, I did it myself maybe two years ago (the interface is totally changed by now) and a couple others have done it more recently

[Aureney]

Is there actually an easy way to install NodeBB for just a test site?

[julian]

NodeBB is designed to work best under a virtual private server. Using a traditional hosting service is not recommended as they do not have the capabilities to power NodeBB effectively.

• The code and instructions can be found here at our project repository
• Full instructions can be found in our Documentation Portal
• We recommend DigitalOcean to host your NodeBB, you'll get a month free just by registering with this link. You can also try applying the 10TOSHIP coupon to get another two months free.

Thank you for your interest in NodeBB!

[Aureney]

I just want to test around with it.

[julian]

Can't beat free with DigitalOcean

[HolyPhoenix]

@Aureney

Why not spin up a virtual machine on your local computer, and setup a lamp on it? That would allow you to get it up and running pretty easily.

[Aureney]

I tried installing it using Windows but I get this error after saving the configuration:

Error: Cannot find module 'mmmagic'
    at Function.Module._resolveFilename (module.js:336:15)
    at Function.Module._load (module.js:286:25)
    at Module.require (module.js:365:17)
    at require (module.js:384:17)
    at Module._compile (module.js:434:26)
    at Object.Module._extensions..js (module.js:452:10)
    at Module.load (module.js:355:32)
    at Function.Module._load (module.js:310:12)
    at Module.require (module.js:365:17)
    at require (module.js:384:17)

[pichalite]

@julian said:

NodeBB is designed to work best under a virtual private server. Using a traditional hosting service is not recommended as they do not have the capabilities to power NodeBB effectively.

• The code and instructions can be found here at our project repository
• Full instructions can be found in our Documentation Portal
• We recommend DigitalOcean to host your NodeBB, you'll get a month free just by registering with this link. You can also try applying the 10TOSHIP coupon to get another two months free.

Thank you for your interest in NodeBB!

one of those classic canned responses from @julian

[Aureney]

I installed NodeBB on koding.io with no problems. Only thing is, when I went to my assigned URL it showed the same 'Hello World' Page and I'm not sure how I get to my NodeBB Forum. There's no screen or link that continues to my site as the documentation says.

[A Former User]

@Aureney be sure to add the port to the URL unless you use a proxy like NGINX or run NodeBB on port 80.