How to Install Apache Maven 2.x on Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty LTS 32-64bit Linux Easy Guide

Getting-Started with Apache Maven 2 for Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install and Getting-Started with Apache Maven 2.x on Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty Tahr LTS Linux.

Apache Maven is a software project management and comprehension tool. Based on the concept of a project object model (POM), Maven can manage a project’s build, reporting and documentation from a central piece of information.

1. Open Terminal Window
   Ctrl+Alt+T
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

   

   In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.

2. Download Apache Maven 2.x Binaries

   Maven tar.gz for Linux

   Apache Maven Releases

3. Extracting Maven 2 tar.gz Archive

   tar xvzf $HOME/Downloads/apache-maven-2*bin.tar.gz

   rm $HOME/Downloads/apache-maven-2*bin.tar.gz

4. Relocating Maven 2 Folder.

   Local Installation:

   mv $HOME/Downloads/apache-maven-2* $HOME

   System Wide Installation:

   sudo su -c "chown -R root:root $HOME/Downloads/apache-maven-2*"

   sudo su -c "mv $HOME/Downloads/apache-maven-2* /opt/"

5. Edit the User PATH.

   To Enable Maven 2 on the System

   nano $HOME/.bashrc

   Append:

   export PATH=/opt/apache-maven-2[x.y.z]:$PATH

   Ctrl+x to Save & Exit from nano Editor :)
   Loading Setup:

   bash

6. Testing Maven 2 Installation

   which mvn

   mvn -v