Linux Host Installation

This section provides installation guides for UDMG Server on Linux hosts. Select the installation method for your environment and follow the linked guide for step-by-step instructions:

Method	Description	When to Use
Standard Installation	Install using the provided RPM or DEB package. The package automates user and group creation, directory layout, and systemd service registration.	The default installation path (/opt/udmg/), OS user (udmg), and group (udmg) are acceptable for your environment. You want the package to automate user and group creation, directory layout, and systemd service registration.
Custom Installation	Install from a .tar.gz archive to a directory and path of your choice.	You need to install to a custom directory path. You need to run UDMG Server under a specific OS user or group. You do not have to or prefer to avoid root access or running sudo commands. Package manager access is restricted by company policy. You are deploying with Configuration Management or Deployment Automation tools such as Ansible.

For prerequisites and the recommended sequence of steps, see the Installation and Configuration Roadmap.