How to Install Cloudlog on NetBSD

Cloudlog is a web-based amateur radio logbook that can be installed on various operating systems including NetBSD. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Cloudlog on your NetBSD system.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

• NetBSD 9.0 or later version
• Apache web server
• PHP version 5.5 or later
• MySQL database server

Step 1: Install Required Packages

To install Cloudlog on NetBSD, you need to install necessary software packages. Use the following command to install prerequisites:

$ sudo pkgin update
$ sudo pkgin install apache php mysql-server

Step 2: Download Cloudlog

Now, it's time to download Cloudlog. You can download the latest version of Cloudlog from the official website https://magicbug.co.uk/cloudlog/ or you can use the following command:

$ wget https://github.com/magicbug/Cloudlog/archive/master.zip

Step 3: Install Cloudlog

Extract the downloaded Cloudlog archive using the following command:

$ unzip master.zip

Next, copy the extracted Cloudlog files to the Apache document root directory /usr/pkg/apache24/htdocs/ using the following command:

$ sudo cp -r Cloudlog-master/* /usr/pkg/apache24/htdocs/

Now, you need to create a new database and user for Cloudlog. Log in to MySQL server using the following command:

$ mysql -u root -p

Create a new database using the following command:

mysql> CREATE DATABASE <cloudlog_database>;

Create a new user and grant permissions to the newly created database using the following command:

mysql> CREATE USER '<cloudlog_user>'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY '<password>';
mysql> GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON <cloudlog_database>.* TO '<cloudlog_user>'@'localhost';
mysql> FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

Open the install/basic_config.php file with your preferred text editor and enter the database name, user, and password.

$db_host = "localhost";
$db_name = "<cloudlog_database>";
$db_user = "<cloudlog_user>";
$db_pass = "<password>";

Save and close the file.

Step 4: Configure Apache

Edit the Apache configuration file /usr/pkg/etc/httpd/httpd.conf using the following command:

$ sudo vi /usr/pkg/etc/httpd/httpd.conf

Add the following code at the bottom of the file:

Alias /cloudlog "/usr/pkg/apache24/htdocs/"
<Directory "/usr/pkg/apache24/htdocs/">
    Options Indexes FollowSymLinks
    AllowOverride All
    Require all granted
</Directory>

Save and close the file.

Step 5: Restart Apache and Test Cloudlog

Finally, restart the Apache webserver using the following command:

$ sudo /usr/pkg/sbin/apachectl restart

Open your web browser and enter the following URL:

http://localhost/cloudlog

If everything is configured correctly, you should see the Cloudlog login page. Use the default username/password to log in:

Username: admin Password: admin

Conclusion

In conclusion, you've successfully installed Cloudlog on your NetBSD system. You can now use Cloudlog as your amateur radio logbook.

If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!

Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!