How to Install OpenGTS on Linux Mint

OpenGTS is an open-source GPS tracking software used for vehicle tracking and fleet management. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing OpenGTS on Linux Mint.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have:

• A Linux Mint running machine
• Java Development Kit (JDK)
• MySQL database server

Step 1: Download OpenGTS

Download the latest OpenGTS version from the official website or use the following command to download the source code:

wget https://sourceforge.net/projects/opengts/files/latest/download -O opengts.tar.gz

Step 2: Extract OpenGTS

After the download completes, extract the opengts.tar.gz file to your desired directory using the following command:

tar -xvzf opengts.tar.gz

Step 3: Configure MySQL Database

OpenGTS requires a MySQL database to work correctly. Use the following commands to install the MySQL server and client:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install mysql-server mysql-client

After installation, log in to the MySQL database using the following command:

mysql -u root -p

Create a new database and user for OpenGTS using the following commands:

CREATE DATABASE opengts;
CREATE USER opengts IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON opengts.* TO opengts@localhost IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

Replace password with a strong password of your choice.

Step 4: Configure OpenGTS

Navigate to the OpenGTS_2.6.5 directory and edit the build.xml file using any text editor of your choice:

cd OpenGTS_2.6.5
nano build.xml

Find the following lines of code:

<property name="DB_MYSQL_HOST"          value="localhost"/>
<property name="DB_MYSQL_PORT"          value="3306"/>
<property name="DB_MYSQL_NAME"          value="opengts"/>
<property name="DB_MYSQL_USER"          value="gts"/>
<property name="DB_MYSQL_PASSWORD"      value="opengts"/>

Change the values accordingly to match the MySQL database details:

<property name="DB_MYSQL_HOST"          value="localhost"/>
<property name="DB_MYSQL_PORT"          value="3306"/>
<property name="DB_MYSQL_NAME"          value="opengts"/>
<property name="DB_MYSQL_USER"          value="opengts"/>
<property name="DB_MYSQL_PASSWORD"      value="password"/>

Save and close the build.xml file.

Step 5: Build and Install OpenGTS

Use the following command to build and install OpenGTS:

ant all

This command will take a few minutes to complete.

Step 6: Start OpenGTS

Use the following command to start the OpenGTS server:

./startup.sh

The OpenGTS server should now start listening on port 8080.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install OpenGTS on Linux Mint. You should now be able to access the OpenGTS web interface at http://localhost:8080/gts.

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