How to Install Kolab on NetBSD

Kolab is a groupware suite that provides email, calendar, address book, task management and other features. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Kolab on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

• NetBSD installed on your system
• Root access

Steps to Follow

1. Open Terminal for NetBSD.

2. Install pkgin by typing:

   $ curl -o /usr/sbin/pkgin https://pkgsrc.joyent.com/packages/NetBSD/\${ABI}/\${ABI_MAJOR}/All/pkgin-0.11.7nb6.tgz && chmod 755 /usr/sbin/pkgin
   

   Note: Replace ${ABI} and ${ABI_MAJOR} with the appropriate values for your system.

3. Update the package repository by typing:

   $ pkgin update
   

4. Install Kolab packages by typing:

   $ pkgin install kolab kolab-utils kolab-imapd kolab-webadmin kolab-ldap
   

5. Run the Kolab setup script by typing:

   $ /usr/pkg/libexec/kolab/bootstrap
   

6. Follow the prompts to configure your Kolab installation. You should configure your domain name, administrative user, and database credentials.

7. Once the setup is complete, start the Kolab services by typing:

   $ service kolabd start
   

8. You can now access your Kolab installation by opening a browser and going to:

   https://yourdomain.com/roundcubemail/
   

   Note: Replace "yourdomain.com" with your actual domain name.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Kolab on NetBSD.

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