2.2 Setting Up Your Environment

Operating System Setup

1. If you haven't already, install Ubuntu 20.04 LTS on your machine.

2. Update your system:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Installing Dependencies

1. Install necessary packages:

sudo apt install -y build-essential git curl
sudo apt install -y pkg-config libssl-dev clang postgresql

1. Install Rust:

curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh

1. Add Rust to your path:

source $HOME/.cargo/env

Setting Up Firewall

If you're using UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall), allow SSH connections:

sudo ufw allow ssh

We'll open specific ports for Spicenet later in the configuration process.