Tutorial: How to Install OpenRemote on FreeBSD Latest

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing OpenRemote on FreeBSD Latest. OpenRemote is an open-source Internet of Things (IoT) platform designed for controlling and monitoring various devices such as smart home devices, security devices, and more.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, please make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A FreeBSD Latest server with root access
• A web browser

Step 1: Update the System

The first step is to update the system to ensure that we have the latest security patches and updates. To update the system, run the following command:

pkg update && pkg upgrade

This command will update all the installed packages on the system.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

OpenRemote requires certain dependencies to function properly. We need to install the following dependencies:

• Java Development Kit (JDK)
• MariaDB
• Git

To install JDK, run the following command:

pkg install openjdk11

To install MariaDB, run the following command:

pkg install mariadb102-client mariadb102-server

To install Git, run the following command:

pkg install git

Step 3: Create a Database and a User in MariaDB

Next, we need to create a database and a user in MariaDB for OpenRemote. To achieve this, follow the steps below:

1. Log in to the MariaDB server as the root user:

mysql -u root -p

2. Create a database named openremote:

CREATE DATABASE openremote;

3. Create a user named openremoteuser:

CREATE USER 'openremoteuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';

Note: Replace password with the actual password you want to use.

4. Grant privileges to the openremoteuser user:

GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON openremote.* TO 'openremoteuser'@'localhost';

5. Flush the privileges:

FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

Exit MariaDB by typing exit;.

Step 4: Clone the OpenRemote Repository

Next, we need to clone the OpenRemote repository. To do this, run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/openremote/openremote.git

This command will clone the OpenRemote repository to your current working directory.

Step 5: Build the OpenRemote Docker Image

Now, we need to build the OpenRemote Docker image. To do this, navigate to the openremote directory and run the following command:

./gradlew :deploy:docker:distDocker

This command will build the OpenRemote Docker image.

Step 6: Start OpenRemote

Finally, we can start OpenRemote. To start OpenRemote, run the following command:

docker-compose -f deploy/docker/docker-compose.yml up

This command will start OpenRemote and you will be able to access the web interface using your web browser.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed OpenRemote on FreeBSD Latest. With OpenRemote, you can control and monitor various devices using a single platform.

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