How to Install LedgerSMB on Kali Linux Latest

LedgerSMB is an open-source accounting and ERP software that is designed to cater to the needs of small and medium enterprises. It is developed in Perl and PostgreSQL and provides a web-based user interface for managing finances, generating reports, and handling inventory. Here are the steps to install LedgerSMB on Kali Linux latest:

Step 1: Update the System

Before installing any software, it is essential to update the system packages. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

LedgerSMB requires several dependencies to be installed on the system. Run the following command to install the required dependencies:

sudo apt-get install apache2 postgresql-11 postgresql-contrib-11 libdbd-pg-perl libtemplate-perl libdbi-perl libarchive-zip-perl libmime-lite-perl libpdf-api2-perl libcrypt-eksblowfish-perl

Step 3: Create a PostgreSQL User and Database

LedgerSMB uses PostgreSQL as its backend database. So, we need to create a PostgreSQL user and database for LedgerSMB. Run the following commands to create a PostgreSQL user and database:

sudo su - postgres
createuser --encrypted --pwprompt ledgersmbuser
createdb -O ledgersmbuser ledgersmb_db
exit

Step 4: Download LedgerSMB

Download the latest version of LedgerSMB from the official website. Run the following command to download LedgerSMB:

wget https://download.ledgersmb.org/f/Releases/1.8.x/ledgersmb-1.8.27.tar.gz

Step 5: Extract LedgerSMB

Extract the LedgerSMB tar file to the web server directory. Run the following command to extract LedgerSMB:

sudo tar -xvzf ledgersmb-*.tar.gz -C /var/www/html/

Step 6: Rename the LedgerSMB Directory

Rename the extracted LedgerSMB directory to a suitable name. In this tutorial, we will rename it to "ledgersmb". Run the following command to rename the directory:

sudo mv /var/www/html/ledgersmb-* /var/www/html/ledgersmb

Step 7: Set File Permissions

Set the file permissions for the LedgerSMB directory. Run the following command to set the permissions:

cd /var/www/html/ledgersmb
sudo chown -R www-data:www-data *

Step 8: Configure Apache

Create a virtual host configuration file for LedgerSMB. Run the following command to create the configuration file:

sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/ledgersmb.conf

Add the following lines to the file:

<VirtualHost *:80>
ServerName ledgersmb
DocumentRoot /var/www/html/ledgersmb
ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/ledgersmb_error.log
CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/ledgersmb_access.log combined
<Directory /var/www/html/ledgersmb>
Options Indexes FollowSymLinks MultiViews
AllowOverride All
Order allow,deny
allow from all
</Directory>
</VirtualHost>

Save and exit the file.

Step 9: Enable the Virtual Host

Enable the virtual host configuration file. Run the following command to enable the virtual host:

sudo a2ensite ledgersmb.conf

Step 10: Restart Apache

Restart the Apache web server to apply the changes. Run the following command to restart Apache:

sudo service apache2 restart

Step 11: Access LedgerSMB

Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost/ledgersmb/setup.pl. The LedgerSMB setup page should appear. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure LedgerSMB.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install LedgerSMB on Kali Linux latest. LedgerSMB is a powerful accounting and ERP software that can help small and medium enterprises manage their finances effectively.

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