How to Install Sentry: A Step-by-Step Guide

Installing Sentry: A Comprehensive Tutorial

Sentry is a powerful tool designed for real-time error tracking and bug monitoring. Whether you’re a developer or a team leader, using Sentry ensures that application issues are identified and resolved swiftly, enhancing overall project quality. Follow this step-by-step guide to install and integrate Sentry into your project efficiently.

Prerequisites

A server or cloud service to host Sentry (recommended 2 GHz CPU, 4 GB RAM).
Docker installed on your system. Get Docker (Official site).
An active Sentry account. Create an account (Official site).

Step 1: Setup Docker Environment

Ensure Docker is installed and running on your system. You can verify this by running:

docker --version

This command should return a Docker version. If not, please revisit the Docker installation guide.

Step 2: Download Sentry’s On-Premise Repository

Clone Sentry’s on-premise repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/getsentry/onpremise.git

Step 3: Configure Sentry

Navigate to the onpremise directory and review the configuration:

cd onpremise

Edit the sentry/config.yml file to set up your preferred configurations such as database settings, email settings, etc.

Step 4: Install Sentry with Docker Compose

Ensure you are in the onpremise directory, then execute the installation script:

./install.sh

This script installs all necessary dependencies and services, leveraging Docker Compose to set up the environment.

Step 5: Initiate the Sentry Server

After installation, start the Sentry server using Docker Compose:

docker-compose up -d

Your Sentry server is now live and accessible, assuming all dependencies were set up correctly.

Step 6: Access Sentry

Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:9000 to access your Sentry dashboard.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Docker Permissions: If you encounter permission issues, ensure you’re running Docker commands with elevated permissions.
Network Errors: Verify your firewall settings to ensure Docker has access to necessary ports.