Canvas LMS is a web-based learning management system that enables educators to manage and organize their courses’ resources in a structured and streamlined manner. In this tutorial, we will explain step-by-step how to install Canvas LMS on NetBSD.
Before proceeding with the installation, ensure that you have the following:
It is also important to note that Canvas LMS requires a lot of CPU and memory resources, so it is recommended to use a machine with at least 8 GB of RAM.
The first step is to install the necessary dependencies. Canvas LMS requires several packages to function correctly. To install them, run the following command:
pkgin install bash git iproute2 python27 nodejs rsync sudo redis memcached mongodb
You may be prompted to confirm the installation. To proceed, type y and press Enter.
The next step is to clone the Canvas LMS repository from GitHub. Navigate to the directory of your choice and run the following command:
git clone https://github.com/instructure/canvas-lms.git
Once the repository has been cloned, navigate into the canvas-lms directory by running:
cd canvas-lms
Before you can start running Canvas LMS, you need to install all of its dependencies. To do this, run:
bin/install-ubuntu.sh
This command installs all the required packages and libraries, including Ruby, Postgres, and additional Node.js modules.
After installing all required dependencies, you need to configure Canvas LMS. Navigate to the config directory and copy the sample configuration file:
cd config
cp database.yml.example database.yml
Open the database.yml file in your preferred text editor and edit the database settings to match your environment. For example, modify the adapter, database, username, and password fields to match your local configuration.
Next, you will need to update the timezone settings. Open the application.yml.example file and modify the time_zone field to match your local timezone.
Once you have configured Canvas LMS, you can now start building it. Run the following command:
bundle install
RAILS_ENV=production bundle exec rake canvas:compile_assets
This command compiles the assets and prepares Canvas LMS for production.
To start the Canvas LMS server, run the following command:
sudo script/server
Once the server has started, you can access Canvas LMS by navigating to http://localhost:3000 in your web browser.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Canvas LMS on NetBSD. You can now use Canvas LMS to manage and organize your courses’ resources.
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