How to Install Corteza on NetBSD

Corteza is an open-source, self-hosted digital workplace platform that allows teams to collaborate in a secure and centralized environment. It offers various features, including messaging, project management, CRM, and more. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Corteza on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

To install Corteza on NetBSD, you will need:

• A NetBSD VPS or dedicated server with root access.
• A valid domain name pointed to the server's IP address.
• A user account with sudo privileges.

Step 1 - Updating NetBSD Packages

Before installing Corteza, it is best to update the packages on your NetBSD system. To do that, open the terminal window and run the following command:

$ sudo pkgin update

Step 2 - Installing Corteza Dependencies

To install Corteza on NetBSD, we need to install some dependencies. Here are the commands to install them:

$ sudo pkgin install mariadb-server mariadb-client
$ sudo pkgin install nginx
$ sudo pkgin install php74 php74-fpm php74-mysqli php74-json php74-curl php74-ctype php74-mbstring php74-gd php74-dom php74-zip php74-xml

Step 3 - Installing and Configuring MariaDB

Next, we need to install and configure the MariaDB database server. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Enable the MariaDB service:

   $ sudo /usr/pkg/sbin/rcctl enable mysqld
   

2. Start the MariaDB server:

   $ sudo /usr/pkg/etc/rc.d/mysqld start
   

3. Set the MariaDB root password:

   $ sudo /usr/bin/mysqladmin -u root password 'your_password_here'
   

4. Log in to MariaDB:

   $ sudo mysql -u root -p
   

5. Create a new database and user:

   CREATE DATABASE cortezadb;
   CREATE USER 'cortezauser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'your_password_here';
   GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON cortezadb.* TO 'cortezauser'@'localhost';
   FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
   

Step 4 - Downloading and Installing Corteza

Now we can download and install Corteza on NetBSD:

1. Create a new directory for Corteza:

   $ sudo mkdir /var/www/corteza
   

2. Change the owner and group of the directory to the user running PHP-FPM:

   $ sudo chown -R _www:_www /var/www/corteza
   

3. Download the latest version of Corteza from the official website:

   $ sudo curl -sSL https://install.cortezaproject.org/ | sudo bash
   

Step 5 - Configuring Nginx for Corteza

To serve Corteza, we need to configure Nginx:

1. Create a new virtual host configuration file:

   $ sudo nano /usr/pkg/etc/nginx/conf.d/corteza.conf
   

2. Paste the following configuration:

   server {
       listen 80;
       server_name your_domain.com;
   
       root /var/www/corteza/public;
   
       index index.php;
   
       location / {
           try_files $uri $uri/ /index.php?$query_string;
       }
   
       location ~ \.php$ {
           try_files $uri =404;
           fastcgi_pass unix:/var/run/php-fpm.sock;
           fastcgi_index index.php;
           fastcgi_param SCRIPT_FILENAME $document_root$fastcgi_script_name;
           include fastcgi_params;
       }
   }
   

   Replace your_domain.com with your actual domain name.

3. Test the configuration:

   $ sudo nginx -t
   

4. Reload Nginx:

   $ sudo /usr/pkg/sbin/service nginx reload
   

Step 6 - Finalizing the Installation

Now you can finalize the installation:

1. Open a web browser and navigate to your Corteza installation URL (e.g., http://your_domain.com).

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

3. When prompted, enter the database details you set in Step 3.

4. Wait for the installation to complete, and you're done!

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Corteza on NetBSD. You can now use the platform to collaborate with your team in one centralized location.

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