How to Install OpenGTS on Alpine Linux Latest

In this tutorial, we will walk through the steps to install OpenGTS on Alpine Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

• A computer running Alpine Linux Latest
• A web browser
• Root access or sudo privileges

Step 1: Update the System

First, update the package database using the following command:

sudo apk update

Next, upgrade the existing packages on the system:

sudo apk upgrade

Step 2: Install Java

For OpenGTS to run, Java is required. To install Java, execute the following command:

sudo apk add openjdk11

Step 3: Download OpenGTS

We will download OpenGTS from the official website. Execute the following command to download the latest version of the software:

wget http://sourceforge.net/projects/opengts/files/Server%20Distribution/OpenGTS_2.6.4.zip

Unzip the downloaded file using the following command:

sudo unzip OpenGTS_2.6.4.zip -d /opt/OpenGTS

Step 4: Configure OpenGTS

OpenGTS requires some configuration before it can be used. Navigate to the OpenGTS directory using the following command:

cd /opt/OpenGTS

Run the configuration script:

sudo sh ./bin/initdb.sh -rootUser=<your_admin_username> -rootPass=<your_admin_password> -install-demo

Replace <your_admin_username> and <your_admin_password> with your own values for the OpenGTS administrator account.

Step 5: Running OpenGTS

To start OpenGTS, navigate to the OpenGTS directory and execute the following command:

sudo sh ./bin/startgtsh.sh 

OpenGTS is now running and can be accessed using a web browser at http://<your_ip_address>:8080/track.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed OpenGTS on Alpine Linux Latest. You can now customize the software to your needs and start tracking your assets.

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