How to Install OneDev on FreeBSD Latest

OneDev is a modern open-source continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) platform, featuring easy installation, high configurability, and rich plugin ecosystem. In this guide, we will cover the step-by-step process of installing OneDev on FreeBSD Latest.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, you will need to have the following:

• A FreeBSD machine with root privileges
• Java Development Kit 8 or higher
• At least 2 GB of RAM and 2 CPU cores
• A static IP address or domain name with A record pointing to your FreeBSD machine

Step 1: Update FreeBSD System

First, update the packages installed on your FreeBSD system using the following command:

sudo pkg update && sudo pkg upgrade

Step 2: Install the Required Dependencies

To run OneDev on your FreeBSD machine, you need to install some dependencies. Run the following command to install the required dependencies:

sudo pkg install git node npm maven

Step 3: Install Docker

OneDev requires Docker to be installed on the hosting machine. Install Docker on your FreeBSD machine using the following command:

sudo pkg install docker

Start the Docker service using the following command:

sudo service docker start

Step 4: Configure Firewall

Enable port forwarding on your FreeBSD machine to allow incoming traffic on port 6619, which is the default port used by OneDev. Run the following command to open port 6619:

sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --zone=public --add-port=6619/tcp
sudo firewall-cmd --reload

Step 5: Clone OneDev Repository

Clone the OneDev repository from GitHub using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/theonedev/onedev.git
cd onedev

Step 6: Build and Start OneDev

Build OneDev using Maven by running the following command:

mvn package exec:exec -Dexec.executable=java -Dexec.args="-server -Xmx2g -jar target/onedev.war"

This command will build and start OneDev on your FreeBSD machine. Wait for a few seconds for OneDev to start up.

Access the OneDev web interface by typing http://localhost:6619 in your web browser. You should see the OneDev login screen.

Step 7: Create a New OneDev User

To use OneDev, you need to create a new user account. Click on the "Sign Up" button on the login screen to create a new user account.

Enter the required details, such as username and password, and click on the "Sign Up" button.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed OneDev on FreeBSD Latest. You can now start using OneDev to manage your CI/CD processes.

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