We’ve launched a new installer for Review Board, with support for over 50 different system environments.
With a single command, you can be up and running in minutes, on nearly any Linux system, providing a virtually hassle-free experience, whether you’re installing Review Board for the first time or moving your install to a new server.
Using the new installer
It’s as simple as running the following as root:
$ curl https://install.reviewboard.org | python3
Or, if you prefer not to use curl and have pipx installed:
$ pipx run rbinstall
The installer will check your system for the latest compatible release of Review Board. From there, you can get an overview of the commands the installer will run, and then run them.
The installer also sets up:
- Automated code review with Review Bot, which can automatically review code using a wide variety of code checking tools, saving your engineers time during review and catching important issues quickly.
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A free 2-user tier of Power Pack, providing:
Document Review, to help review your documentation, mockups, schematics, and designs alongside your code.
Reports/Analytics, to gain a better understanding of how well your teams are using code review to improve your products.
Additional repository support, letting you integrate with Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise, ClearCase, Cliosoft SOS, and other solutions you may depend on.
Automated/Unattended installs
The installer was built with automation in mind. You can set up entire fleets by running a single command:
$ curl https://install.reviewboard.org | python3 - --noinput
Or, with pipx:
$ pipx run rbinstall --noinput
To learn more, see the Unattended Installs documentation.
Docker is another great option
If you’re looking to simplify maintenance even further, we have official Docker images available.
This is a simple option for spinning up new Review Board servers for deployment or testing, complete with Review Bot and Power Pack. No manual installation required, and kept up-to-date as we release new versions.
Fully supported
Support for the installer, Docker images, and your whole deployment are included with a Review Board support contract.
This comes with 24/7 coverage for any emergencies or assistance you need, keeping you protected and ensuring you’re never on your own when things go wrong. We’re here for any questions you have, any problems you encounter, and any guidance you need.
If your server is currently unprotected, contact us about a support contract to take care of that today.
Learn more
See our guide to the Review Board Installer to learn how to run the installer, automate installation, and prepare older Linux distributions for installation. It’ll help ensure a seamless install the next time you’re setting up Review Board.
Have any questions or feedback about the installer? We’d love to hear from you! Contact us at questions@beanbaginc.com.