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Development Guide - Setup Environment

This section outlines the steps required to set up your local development environment for working with the Wazuh-Docker project (version 4.14.1). A proper setup is crucial for building images, running tests, and contributing effectively.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure your system meets the following requirements:

  1. Operating System:

    • A Linux-based distribution is recommended (e.g., Ubuntu, RedHat).
    • macOS or Windows with WSL 2 can also be used, but some scripts might require adjustments.
  2. Docker and Docker Compose:

    • Docker Engine: Install the latest stable version of Docker Engine. Refer to the official Docker documentation for installation instructions specific to your OS.
  3. Git:

    • Install Git for cloning the repository and managing versions. Most systems have Git pre-installed. If not, visit https://git-scm.com/downloads.
  4. Sufficient System Resources:

    • RAM: At least 8GB of RAM is recommended, especially if you plan to run multiple Wazuh components locally. 16GB or more is ideal.
    • CPU: A multi-core processor (2+ cores) is recommended.
    • Disk Space: Ensure you have sufficient disk space (at least 20-30GB) for Docker images, containers, and Wazuh data.

Setting Up the Environment

Follow these steps to prepare your development environment:

  1. Clone the Repository: Clone the wazuh-docker repository from GitHub. It's important to check out the specific branch you intend to work with, in this case, 4.14.1.

    git clone [https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh-docker.git](https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh-docker.git)
    cd wazuh-docker
    git checkout v4.14.1
    
  2. Verify Docker Installation: Ensure Docker is running and accessible by your user (you might need to add your user to the docker group or use sudo).

    docker --version
    docker info
    

    These commands should output the versions of Docker and information about your Docker setup without errors.

  3. Review Project Structure: Familiarize yourself with the directory structure of the cloned repository. Key directories often include:

    • build-docker-images/wazuh-manager/: Dockerfile and related files for the Wazuh manager.
    • build-docker-images/wazuh-indexer/: Dockerfile and related files for the Wazuh indexer.
    • build-docker-images/wazuh-dashboard/: Dockerfile and related files for the Wazuh dashboard.
    • build-docker-images/wazuh-agent/ : Dockerfile and related files for Wazuh agents.
    • single-node/ : Compose and configuration files for Wazuh deployment with 1 container of each Wazuh component.
    • multi-node/ : Compose and configuration files for Wazuh deployment with 1 container of Wazuh dashboardm 2 containers of Wazuh manager (1 master and 1 worker) and 3 containers of Wazuh indexer.
    • wazuh-agent/ : Compose and configuration files for Wazuh agent deployment.