How to Install CloudBeaver on NetBSD

CloudBeaver is a robust open-source database management tool that allows you to work with multiple databases effectively. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the steps to install CloudBeaver on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation process, you need to ensure you have the following prerequisites:

• A NetBSD machine or VPS
• Root access to the system
• An active Internet connection

Step 1: Install the OpenJDK

CloudBeaver runs on the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), so we'll need to install OpenJDK 11 or later.

pkgin install openjdk11

Step 2: Download and Extract CloudBeaver

1. Head over to the official CloudBeaver website.

2. Click on the Download button, then select the Linux x64 package.

3. Extract the CloudBeaver package to your desired location using the following command:

   tar -xzf cloudbeaver-x.x.x-linux.gtk.x86_64.tar.gz
   

   Replace x.x.x with the version number of the package you downloaded.

4. Move the extracted CloudBeaver directory to the /opt directory:

   mv cloudbeaver /opt/
   

Step 3: Create a Desktop Entry

To launch CloudBeaver conveniently from the menu, we need to create a desktop entry file.

1. Create the directory where desktop entry files are stored:

   mkdir -p ~/.local/share/applications/
   

2. Create the desktop entry file with your preferred text editor:

   nano ~/.local/share/applications/cloudbeaver.desktop
   

3. Add the following contents to the file:

   [Desktop Entry]
   Type=Application
   Name=CloudBeaver
   Icon=/opt/cloudbeaver/icon.xpm
   Exec=/opt/cloudbeaver/cloudbeaver
   Terminal=false
   Categories=Development;
   

4. Save and close the file.

Step 4: Launch CloudBeaver

You can launch CloudBeaver by either typing cloudbeaver on the terminal, or searching for it in the menu.

If you encounter any issues during the installation process, refer to the official CloudBeaver documentation.

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