How to Install Open Source Routing Machine (OSRM) on NetBSD

Open Source Routing Machine (OSRM) is a web-based routing software that provides fast and accurate routing services. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install OSRM on NetBSD.

Step 1: Update NetBSD

Before we start with the installation process, let's ensure that our NetBSD system is updated with the latest packages. Run the following command to update:

sudo pkgin update && sudo pkgin -y full-upgrade

Step 2: Install Dependencies

To install OSRM, we need to install some dependencies first. Run the following command to install dependencies:

sudo pkgin install cmake gcc g++ nano bzip2 libomp

Step 3: Clone OSRM repository

Let's clone the official OSRM repository from GitHub. Run the following command to clone it:

git clone https://github.com/Project-OSRM/osrm-backend.git

Step 4: Build and Install OSRM

After cloning the OSRM repository, move to the directory using the cd command:

cd osrm-backend

Then, configure the build and create the makefile by running the following command:

mkdir build
cd build
cmake ..

Now, build the OSRM by running the following command:

make

After the build process is completed, install the OSRM binaries to the system by running the following command:

sudo make install

Step 5: Download Map Data

To use OSRM, we need to download the map data from OpenStreetMap. You can download the map data for any region from the Geofabrik website. Once you have downloaded the map data for your region, extract it using the following command:

bunzip2 name_of_file.osm.bz2

Step 6: Prepare Map Data with OSRM

After downloading and extracting the map data, let's prepare it for use with OSRM. Run the following command to generate the OSRM graph:

sudo osrm-extract name_of_file.osm.pbf -p /usr/local/share/osrm/profiles/car.lua

Then, run the following command to prepare the OSRM files:

sudo osrm-prepare name_of_file.osrm

Step 7: Start OSRM Server

Now, it's time to start the OSRM server. Run the following command to start the server:

sudo osrm-routed name_of_file.osrm

You should see the following message:

[info] Listening on: http://0.0.0.0:5000

This means that the OSRM server is now running and listening on port 5000.

Step 8: Test OSRM

To test if your OSRM server is working properly, open your web browser and go to the following URL:

http://localhost:5000/route/v1/driving/longitude,latitude;longitude,latitude

Replace the longitude and latitude with the coordinates you want to test. For example:

http://localhost:5000/route/v1/driving/13.388860,52.517037;13.397634,52.529407

You should see a JSON response with the route information.

That's it! You have successfully installed Open Source Routing Machine (OSRM) on NetBSD.

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