How to Install OpenGTS on MXLinux Latest

OpenGTS is a web-based GPS tracking software that tracks and monitors GPS-enabled devices. MXLinux is a popular Linux distribution known for being stable and user-friendly. In this tutorial, we will discuss how to install OpenGTS on MXLinux Latest.

Prerequisites

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

• A computer running MXLinux Latest
• Access to the terminal

Step 1: Install Java

OpenGTS requires Java to run. We can install Java on MXLinux using the following command:

sudo apt install default-jdk

This command will download and install Java on your system.

Step 2: Download OpenGTS

You can download OpenGTS from the official website at http://www.opengts.org. Scroll down to the "Downloads" section and download the latest version of OpenGTS. Once you have downloaded the file, extract it to a location of your choice.

Step 3: Set the Environment Variables

OpenGTS requires some environment variables to run correctly. Use your preferred editor to add the following lines in the /etc/environment file:

JAVA_HOME=/usr/lib/jvm/java-11-openjdk-amd64
CATALINA_HOME=/opt/tomcat
GTS_HOME=/opt/OpenGTS_2.6.4

Note: Adjust the paths above depending on your system configuration.

Step 4: Install Tomcat Server

OpenGTS runs on a web server, and Tomcat is the most popular choice. You can install Tomcat using the following command:

sudo apt install tomcat9

Step 5: Deploy OpenGTS to Tomcat

To deploy OpenGTS to Tomcat, we need to copy the OpenGTS war file to the webapps directory of Tomcat. Use the following command to copy the war file:

sudo cp $GTS_HOME/build/track.war /var/lib/tomcat9/webapps/

Step 6: Configure OpenGTS

OpenGTS requires some configuration before it can be used. Use your preferred editor to edit the file $GTS_HOME/config.conf and modify the following lines:

gts.defaultAccountID=admin
gts.defaultUserID=sysadmin
gts.device.uniqueIDPrefix=
gts.smtp.user=
gts.smtp.password=
gts.smtp.fromEmail=
defaults.timeZone=Asia/Manila

Note: Adjust the defaults.timeZone line depending on your timezone.

Step 7: Start Tomcat

To start Tomcat, use the following command:

sudo systemctl start tomcat9

Step 8: Access OpenGTS

OpenGTS should now be accessible at http://localhost:8080/track. Use the default username "admin" and password "admin" to log in.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we discussed how to install OpenGTS on MXLinux Latest. OpenGTS is a powerful GPS tracking software that can be useful for a variety of applications. By following these steps, you can now use OpenGTS on your MXLinux system.

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