How to Install OpenGTS on Fedora CoreOS Latest

OpenGTS is an open-source GPS tracking system that can be used to track vehicles, assets, and people. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install OpenGTS on Fedora CoreOS latest.

Prerequisites

Before beginning the installation process, please ensure that you have the following:

• A Linux-based operating system (we will be using Fedora CoreOS Latest in this tutorial).
• A machine with at least 2GB of RAM.
• A stable internet connection.

Step 1: Install Required Packages

The first step is to install the required packages for OpenGTS to work correctly. Open a terminal window and run the following command to install the required packages:

sudo dnf install java git wget unzip

Step 2: Download OpenGTS

After installing the required packages, the next step is to download the OpenGTS package. Run the following command to download the OpenGTS package:

wget https://sourceforge.net/projects/opengts/files/OpenGTS%20Installer/2.6.5/OpenGTS_2.6.5.zip/download -O opengts.zip

Once the download is complete, unzip the package:

unzip opengts.zip

Step 3: Install OpenGTS

Now that we have downloaded and unzipped the OpenGTS package, we can proceed with the installation. Navigate to the OpenGTS directory using the terminal:

cd OpenGTS_2.6.5

Run the following command to install OpenGTS:

sudo ./bin/install -install=allservices

After running the command, you will be prompted to enter a password for the MySQL root user. Enter a strong password and hit enter. The installation process will continue, and it may take a while to complete.

Once the installation is complete, run the following command to start the OpenGTS server:

sudo ./bin/initgtscatalina.sh start

Step 4: Access OpenGTS Web Interface

The last step is to access the OpenGTS web interface. Open your web browser and navigate to the following URL:

http://localhost:8080/

You will be prompted to enter your login credentials. Use the following credentials:

Username: admin
Password: admin

After logging in, you will be able to access the OpenGTS web interface and begin tracking your assets.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we learned how to install OpenGTS on Fedora CoreOS latest. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask in the comments section below.

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