Getting Started with HashiCorp Nomad - Demo - Installing Nomad on macOS

This video tutorial demonstrates how to install Nomad on a MacBook using two methods: downloading the binary directly and using the Homebrew package manager. The instructor begins by showing that Nomad is not installed, then guides viewers through downloading the binary from the Nomad website, unzipping it, and moving it to the system path. The tutorial also covers removing Nomad and reinstalling it using Homebrew, highlighting the ease of using a package manager. The video concludes with a brief mention of upcoming tutorials for Linux and Windows installations.

What is the first step to check if Nomad is installed on a MacBook?

• Run the command 'nomad start'

• Visit the Nomad website

• Check the Applications folder

• Execute 'nomad version' in the terminal

After downloading the Nomad binary, what is the next step?

• Run the Nomad application

• Unzip the downloaded file

• Install Homebrew

• Delete the downloaded file

How can you find the directories included in your system path?

• Look in the Applications folder

• Check the system preferences

• Use the command 'echo $PATH'

• Search in Finder

What command is used to move the Nomad binary to a directory in the system path?

• rm

• ls

• mv

• cp

Which package manager is used to install Nomad as an alternative method?

• Yum

• Apt

• Homebrew

• MacPorts