How to Install NetXMS on NetBSD

NetXMS is a powerful and open source IT management system that provides advanced fault and performance management functionalities. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install NetXMS on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before you proceed with the installation, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

Step 1: Install Required Packages

To install NetXMS, you need to have the following packages installed on your system:

pkgin update
pkgin install gcc python3

Step 2: Install Dependencies

NetXMS requires the following dependencies to be installed on your system:

pkgin install libxml2 libxslt

Step 3: Extract the NetXMS Source Code

Extract the downloaded NetXMS source code to a desired directory. For instance, to extract the source code to /usr/local/src directory, run the following command:

tar xzf netxms-2.2.27.tar.gz -C /usr/local/src/

Note: Update the version number based on the downloaded NetXMS version.

Step 4: Configure and Compile NetXMS

To build NetXMS, first, you need to configure it by running the following commands:

cd /usr/local/src/netxms-2.2.27
./configure

Once the configuration process completes, you can compile NetXMS by running:

make

The compilation process may take some time depending on your system's specifications.

Step 5: Install NetXMS

After the compilation process completes, you can install NetXMS by running the following command:

make install

Step 6: Start the NetXMS Service

To start the NetXMS service, run the following command:

/usr/local/bin/nxagentd -c /usr/local/etc/nxagentd.conf

Conclusion

By following the above steps, you can successfully install NetXMS on your NetBSD system. Once the installation process completes, you can start using NetXMS to manage IT infrastructure effectively.

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