In this tutorial, we will be exploring how to install Kolab, an open-source groupware and collaboration software suite, on the latest version of Linux Mint.
Before we begin, ensure that the following prerequisites are met:
The first step is to add the Kolab repository to your Linux Mint machine. To do this, follow these steps:
Open your terminal and type in the following command:
sudo wget https://obs.kolabsys.com/repositories/home:/mikeczerniawski:/branches:/Kolab:/16.0:/Server/xUbuntu_20.04/Release.key -O- | sudo apt-key add -
This command downloads the Kolab repository key and adds it to your machine's keyring.
Next, type in the following command to add the Kolab repository to your system's sources:
sudo echo "deb https://obs.kolabsys.com/repositories/home:/mikeczerniawski:/branches:/Kolab:/16.0:/Server/xUbuntu_20.04/ ./" >> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/kolab.list
Now that the Kolab repository has been added, we need to refresh the package manager repository. To do this, run the following command:
sudo apt-get update
Now we can proceed to install Kolab on our machine. Run the following command to install the Kolab package:
sudo apt-get install kolab -y
This command installs the Kolab software suite on your machine. The -y flag is used to automatically confirm any prompts that may appear during the installation process.
After the installation is complete, run the following command to finalize the setup process:
sudo dpkg-reconfigure kolab
This command will prompt you to set up Kolab by asking you to enter some details such as the domain name for your server and the type of database you want to use.
Once you have completed the setup process, you can access the Kolab Web Administration Panel by visiting https://localhost/admin in your web browser.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Kolab on your Linux Mint machine.
In this tutorial, we explored how to install Kolab on the latest version of Linux Mint. By following these steps, you can now benefit from the powerful groupware and collaboration features provided by Kolab.
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