How to Install GLPI on NetBSD

GLPI is a free and open-source IT asset management software. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing GLPI on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

• A server running NetBSD
• Root access to the server

Step 1: Update NetBSD

Before installing GLPI, it is essential to make sure that your NetBSD system is up to date.

pkg_add -u

This command will update all the packages installed on your NetBSD system.

Step 2: Install Apache and PHP

Now let's install the Apache web server and PHP on your system.

pkg_add apache php

In NetBSD, the Apache web server is installed in the /usr/pkg/sbin directory, and the configuration files are stored in /usr/pkg/etc/httpd.

Step 3: Install MariaDB

GLPI requires a database server to store its data. In this tutorial, we will be using MariaDB as the database server.

pkg_add mariadb-server

Step 4: Create a Database for GLPI

Now we will create a new database for GLPI and a user that has access to the database.

mysql -u root -p

Enter your root password when prompted. Then, create a new database, user, and grant privileges to the new user.

CREATE DATABASE glpidb;
CREATE USER 'glpiuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
GRANT ALL ON glpidb.* TO 'glpiuser'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

Change the database name, username, and password according to your preference.

Step 5: Download and Install GLPI

Now we will download and install GLPI. You can download the latest stable version of GLPI from their website.

cd /usr/pkgsrc/www
ftp https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/releases/download/9.67.2/glpi-9.67.2.tgz
tar zxvf glpi-9.67.2.tgz
mv glpi-9.67.2 /usr/pkg/glpi

Step 6: Configure Apache for GLPI

Now we will configure Apache for GLPI by creating a new virtual host.

cd /usr/pkg/etc/httpd
vi httpd.conf

Add the following lines to the end of the httpd.conf file.

<VirtualHost *:80>
ServerAdmin admin@example.com
DocumentRoot "/usr/pkg/glpi"
ServerName glpi.example.com
ServerAlias www.glpi.example.com
<Directory "/usr/pkg/glpi">
       Options FollowSymLinks
       AllowOverride All
       Require all granted
</Directory>
ErrorLog "/var/log/httpd/glpi_error_log"
CustomLog "/var/log/httpd/glpi_access_log" combined
</VirtualHost>

Replace admin@example.com and glpi.example.com with your own email address and domain name, respectively.

Restart the Apache service:

/usr/pkg/sbin/apachectl -k restart

Step 7: Finish the Installation of GLPI

Now you can finish the installation of GLPI by accessing your web browser and navigating to http://glpi.example.com. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed GLPI on NetBSD. You can now use GLPI to manage your IT assets.

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