Installing Node.js on Amazon Linux

If you are using Amazon Linux and trying to install Node.js, you may encounter the issue of the node command not being available by default. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Node.js on Amazon Linux.

Why node Command Not Found?

Amazon Linux does not have the node command pre-installed in its repositories. This means that when you try to run node commands, you may see a “command not found” error.

Installing Node.js on Amazon Linux

To install Node.js on Amazon Linux, you can use the following steps:

1. Update your package manager:

   sudo yum update
   

2. Install Node.js and npm using the NodeSource repository:

   curl -sL https://rpm.nodesource.com/setup_14.x | sudo bash -
   sudo yum install -y nodejs
   

3. Verify the installation by checking the Node.js version:

   node --version
   

Handling Incompatibility Issues

If for any reason the above commands are not compatible with your Amazon Linux system, you can consider the following alternative solutions:

• Using NVM (Node Version Manager): Install NVM and use it to manage Node.js versions on your system.
• Manual Installation: Download the Node.js source code from the official website and compile it manually on your Amazon Linux machine.

By following these alternative methods, you can work around any compatibility issues and successfully install Node.js on your Amazon Linux system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install Node.js on Amazon Linux and troubleshoot the “command not found” issue related to the node command. By following the provided steps or alternative solutions, you can start using Node.js for your programming projects on Amazon Linux.