How to Install LedgerSMB on Manjaro

LedgerSMB is a free and open-source accounting software that is used by many companies worldwide. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install LedgerSMB on Manjaro.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, you need to ensure that your system has the following prerequisites:

• A running instance of Manjaro.
• A web server installed, such as Apache or Nginx.
• PostgreSQL and Perl installed on your system.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Here is how you can install LedgerSMB on Manjaro:

Step 1: Update Your System

Firstly, you should make sure that your system is up to date by running the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2: Install Apache and PostgreSQL

Next, you need to install Apache and PostgreSQL by running the following command:

sudo pacman -S apache postgresql

Step 3: Install Perl Dependencies

Now, install Perl dependencies by running the following command:

sudo pacman -S perl-dbi perl-dbd-pg

Step 4: Configure PostgreSQL

After installing PostgreSQL, you need to create a new database and user for LedgerSMB. Run the following commands to achieve this:

sudo -iu postgres
createdb ledgersmb_db
createuser -P ledgersmb_user

Step 5: Download LedgerSMB

Download the latest version of LedgerSMB from the official website: https://ledgersmb.org/download. Open the terminal and navigate to the directory where you downloaded the LedgerSMB package. Once you’re in the package directory, extract the package using the following command:

tar xvf ledgersmb-x.x.x.tar.gz

Step 6: Install LedgerSMB

Now, install LedgerSMB by running the following command:

cd ledgersmb-x.x.x
sudo make install

Step 7: Configure LedgerSMB

After installation, you need to configure LedgerSMB to connect to your PostgreSQL database. Run the following command:

sudo vi /etc/ledgersmb/ledgersmb.conf

Add the following lines to the configuration file:

template dbconnect = "dbi:Pg:dbname=ledgersmb_db;host=localhost;port=5432";
template dbuser = "ledgersmb_user";
template dbpass = "password";

Replace "password" with the password you set for the "ledgersmb_user" user.

Step 8: Start Apache Server

Finally, start the Apache server by running the following command:

sudo systemctl start httpd

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install LedgerSMB on Manjaro. Now, you can start using LedgerSMB for your accounting needs.

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