OpenGTS is an open-source GPS tracking system that provides users with real-time location tracking and other related functionalities. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of installing OpenGTS on FreeBSD Latest.
Before installing OpenGTS, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:
Start by updating FreeBSD's package manager ports. This is to ensure that we have the latest packages available for installation. To update, run the following command:
sudo pkg update && sudo pkg upgrade
When the command is executed, wait for the update to finish before moving to the next step.
OpenGTS requires a MySQL server installed before it can work correctly. To install MySQL server on FreeBSD, run the following command:
sudo pkg install mysql57-server mysql57-client
After executing the command, wait for the installation to complete.
OpenGTS is a Java-based application. Therefore, it requires a Java Development Kit (JDK) installed on the server. To install the JDK on FreeBSD, run the following command:
sudo pkg install openjdk8
Once the installation is complete, verify that you have the correct version of Java installed by running:
java -version
After installing MySQL Server and Java Development Kit, it's time to download OpenGTS. To download, open your preferred web browser and use the following download link:
http://www.opengts.org/Downloads/
From the page, choose the latest OpenGTS tarball and click on the download link to save it to your FreeBSD machine.
The next step is to extract the downloaded OpenGTS tarball and install it on your FreeBSD machine. Here's how:
Open your FreeBSD terminal and navigate to the directory where you saved the downloaded OpenGTS tarball.
Extract the tarball using the following command:
tar -xvf opengts_2.6.5.tar.gz
Navigate into the extracted directory:
cd opengts_2.6.5
Compile and install OpenGTS:
./bin/install.sh
The installation process will prompt you to set up your MySQL server. Enter the root password for MySQL and follow the prompts to set up OpenGTS correctly.
Once the installation is complete, verify that your OpenGTS installation is working correctly by starting the OpenGTS server by running the following command:
sudo ./bin/init.sh start
Congratulations! You have successfully installed OpenGTS on FreeBSD Latest. You can now start using the application to track locations and perform other GPS-related functionalities.
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