How to Install Solidus on NetBSD

Solidus is an open-source Ruby on Rails e-commerce platform that provides a robust set of features for building an online store. In this tutorial, we will cover the steps to install Solidus on NetBSD.

Before you begin

Before we begin with the installation, make sure that your NetBSD system is up-to-date. You can update your system by running the following command:

sudo pkgin update && sudo pkgin upgrade

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the installation, ensure that the following prerequisites are met:

• Ruby 2.3 or later is installed on your system.
• PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQLite is installed on your system.

Step 1: Install the Solidus gem

The first step is to install the Solidus gem using the following command:

gem install solidus

Step 2: Create a new Solidus application

Once the Solidus gem is installed, create a new Solidus application using the following command:

solidus new my_store

This will create a new Solidus application in a directory named my_store.

Step 3: Configure the database

Next, navigate to the my_store directory and configure the database by editing the config/database.yml file. You can use any one of the following databases - PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQLite - depending on your preference. Here's an example database.yml file for PostgreSQL:

development:
  adapter: postgresql
  database: my_store_development
  username: myusername
  password: mypassword
  host: localhost

test:
  adapter: postgresql
  database: my_store_test
  username: myusername
  password: mypassword
  host: localhost

production:
  adapter: postgresql
  database: my_store_production
  username: myusername
  password: mypassword
  host: localhost

You can replace the database name, username, and password with your own values.

Step 4: Create the database

Now, create the database using the following command:

bundle exec rails db:create db:migrate

This will create the necessary tables in the database.

Step 5: Start the server

Finally, start the server using the following command:

bundle exec rails server

You can now access your Solidus application by visiting http://localhost:3000 in your web browser.

Conclusion

Installing Solidus on NetBSD is a straightforward process. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you will have a running Solidus application in no time.

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