diff --git a/docs/prerequisites.md b/docs/prerequisites.md index 2fea38d1f..e4f10b83c 100644 --- a/docs/prerequisites.md +++ b/docs/prerequisites.md @@ -20,9 +20,9 @@ To install Matrix services using this Ansible playbook, you need: - `root` access to your server (or a user capable of elevating to `root` via `sudo`). -- [Python](https://www.python.org/) being installed on the server. Most distributions install Python by default, but some don't (e.g. Ubuntu 18.04) and require manual installation (something like `apt-get install python3`). On some distros, Ansible may incorrectly [detect the Python version](https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/reference_appendices/interpreter_discovery.html) (2 vs 3) and you may need to explicitly specify the interpreter path in `inventory/hosts` during installation (e.g. `ansible_python_interpreter=/usr/bin/python3`) +- [Python](https://www.python.org/). Most distributions install Python by default, but some don't (e.g. Ubuntu 18.04) and require manual installation (something like `apt-get install python3`). On some distros, Ansible may incorrectly [detect the Python version](https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/reference_appendices/interpreter_discovery.html) (2 vs 3) and you may need to explicitly specify the interpreter path in `inventory/hosts` during installation (e.g. `ansible_python_interpreter=/usr/bin/python3`) -- [sudo](https://www.sudo.ws/) being installed on the server, even when you've configured Ansible to log in as `root`. Some distributions, like a minimal Debian net install, do not include the `sudo` package by default. +- [sudo](https://www.sudo.ws/), even when you've configured Ansible to log in as `root`. Some distributions, like a minimal Debian net install, do not include the `sudo` package by default. - An HTTPS-capable web server at the base domain name (`example.com`) which is capable of serving static files. Unless you decide to [Serve the base domain from the Matrix server](configuring-playbook-base-domain-serving.md) or alternatively, to use DNS SRV records for [Server Delegation](howto-server-delegation.md). @@ -42,15 +42,15 @@ To install Matrix services using this Ansible playbook, you need: ## Your local computer -- The [Ansible](http://ansible.com/) program being installed on your own computer. It's used to run this playbook and configures your server for you. Take a look at [our guide about Ansible](ansible.md) for more information, as well as [version requirements](ansible.md#supported-ansible-versions) and alternative ways to run Ansible. +- The [Ansible](http://ansible.com/) program. It's used to run this playbook and configures your server for you. Take a look at [our guide about Ansible](ansible.md) for more information, as well as [version requirements](ansible.md#supported-ansible-versions) and alternative ways to run Ansible. -- the [passlib](https://passlib.readthedocs.io/en/stable/index.html) Python library installed on the computer you run Ansible. On most distros, you need to install some `python-passlib` or `py3-passlib` package, etc. +- the [passlib](https://passlib.readthedocs.io/en/stable/index.html) Python library. On most distros, you need to install some `python-passlib` or `py3-passlib` package, etc. -- [`git`](https://git-scm.com/) is the recommended way to download the playbook to your computer. `git` may also be required on the server if you will be [self-building](self-building.md) components. +- [`git`](https://git-scm.com/) is the recommended way to download the playbook. `git` may also be required on the server if you will be [self-building](self-building.md) components. - [`just`](https://github.com/casey/just) for running `just roles`, `just update`, etc. (see [`justfile`](../justfile)), although you can also run these commands manually -- Strong password (random strings) generator on your own computer. The playbook often requires you to create a strong password and use it for settings on `vars.yml`, components, etc. As any tools should be fine, this playbook has adopted [`pwgen`](https://linux.die.net/man/1/pwgen) (running `pwgen -s 64 1`). [Password Tech](https://pwgen-win.sourceforge.io/), formerly known as "PWGen for Windows", is available as free and open source password generator for Windows. Generally, using a random generator available on the internet is not recommended. +- Strong password (random strings) generator. The playbook often requires you to create a strong password and use it for settings on `vars.yml`, components, etc. As any tools should be fine, this playbook has adopted [`pwgen`](https://linux.die.net/man/1/pwgen) (running `pwgen -s 64 1`). [Password Tech](https://pwgen-win.sourceforge.io/), formerly known as "PWGen for Windows", is available as free and open source password generator for Windows. Generally, using a random generator available on the internet is not recommended. ---------------------------------------------