Koha is a free and open-source Integrated Library System (ILS) used by many libraries and institutions worldwide. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Koha on NetBSD.
Before starting with the installation process, make sure that your system meets the following requirements:
Before installing Koha, you need to install some required dependencies. Open the terminal and run the following command to install the dependencies:
pkgin install p5-DBI p5-DBD-mysql ap22-perl p5-XML-XSLT p5-YAML
You can download the latest version of Koha from the official website or clone the GitHub repository. Run the following command to clone the GitHub repository:
git clone git://git.koha-community.org/koha.git
After downloading Koha, navigate to the Koha installation directory and configure it with the following commands:
cd koha
./bootstrap
Next, run the following command to configure the installation:
./configure --with-included-perl --enable-database --enable-dbikatalog
Finally, build and install Koha with the following commands:
make
make install
After installing Koha, configure the system by running the following command:
./koha_perl_deps.pl -a && ./installer/data/mysql/updatedatabase.pl
You can start Koha webserver by running the following command:
koha-start-zebra
Now, you can access Koha by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8080. The default username and password are "admin" and "admin”. You can change the password after logging in to the system.
In this tutorial, you learned how to install Koha on NetBSD. Koha is a robust and feature-rich ILS system that can help you manage your library and its resources efficiently. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, you can refer to the Koha documentation or the NetBSD support forums.
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