How to Install Frab on Kali Linux Latest

Frab is an open-source conference management system that provides a comprehensive range of features for managing conferences, from creating event schedules to managing speaker biographies and conference session details. Installing Frab on Kali Linux Latest is an easy process, made even more accessible with this step-by-step guide.

Requirements

Before getting started, ensure that you have the following:

Installation Steps

Follow these simple steps to install Frab on Kali Linux Latest:

  1. Update the package list to ensure that all packages are up-to-date:
sudo apt update
  1. Install the necessary dependencies for Frab using the following command:
sudo apt install build-essential libssl-dev libsqlite3-dev zlib1g-dev liblzma-dev nodejs postgresql postgresql-contrib libpq-dev git-core
  1. Set up the PostgreSQL database and create a new user:
sudo service postgresql start
sudo -u postgres createuser -s frab
sudo -u postgres psql
alter user frab password 'password'; 
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  1. Clone the Frab repository using Git:
git clone https://github.com/frab/frab.git
  1. Change the directory to the cloned repository:
cd frab
  1. Install the necessary Ruby gems required for Frab:
sudo gem install bundler
bundle install --without development test --path vendor/bundle
  1. Create a .env file and add the following content (change the values as necessary for your specific configuration):
RAILS_ENV=production
DATABASE_URL=postgres://frab:password@localhost/frab_production
ASSERT_HOST=localhost
SECRET_KEY_BASE=your_secret_key_base_here
SMTP_ADDRESS=your_smtp_address_here
SMTP_DOMAIN=your_smtp_domain_here
SMTP_USERNAME=your_smtp_username_here
SMTP_PASSWORD=your_smtp_password_here
SMTP_PORT=your_smtp_port_here
  1. Create the database:
bundle exec rake db:create db:migrate db:seed
  1. Precompile assets:
bundle exec rake assets:precompile
  1. Finally, start the Frab server:
bundle exec rails server -e production
  1. Access the Frab application by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:3000. You should see the Frab login screen.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Frab on Kali Linux Latest! You can now navigate through the Frab application to manage conferences and events.

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