How to Install RudderStack on NetBSD

RudderStack is an open-source, warehouse-first customer data platform that helps businesses build smarter customer data pipelines. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing RudderStack on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure that you have the following:

• A NetBSD machine with root access
• Internet connectivity

Step 1: Update Packages and Dependencies

First, we need to update NetBSD packages and dependencies to make sure we have the latest versions. Run the following command to do so:

pkgin update
pkgin full-upgrade

Step 2: Install Node.js and PostgreSQL

RudderStack requires Node.js and PostgreSQL as its dependencies. We will install them using the following commands:

pkgin install nodejs
pkgin install postgresql95-server postgresql95-client

After installation, PostgreSQL needs to be initialized for the first run. Run the following commands to do so:

/usr/pkg/bin/initdb -D /var/postgresql/data -U postgres
/usr/pkg/etc/rc.d/postgresql start

Note: This will start the PostgreSQL server as well.

Step 3: Install RudderStack

Now, let's install RudderStack using the following commands:

npm install -g rudder-server
rudder-server install

This will start the RudderStack installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

Step 4: Start RudderStack

To start RudderStack, run the following command in the terminal:

rudder-server start

You should now be able to access RudderStack at http://localhost:8080.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed RudderStack on NetBSD.

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