How to Install Wiki.js on NetBSD

Wiki.js is a powerful and modern wiki platform that is designed for teams, organizations, and communities. It offers several features that make it ideal for documentation, knowledge management, and collaboration. If you are running NetBSD and would like to install Wiki.js, this tutorial will guide you through the process step-by-step.

Prerequisites

Before you proceed with this tutorial, you need to ensure that:

• You have root access to your NetBSD server.
• You have access to a terminal or command-line interface.
• You have a domain name, if you want to use Wiki.js with a domain.

Step 1: Install Node.js and Git

To install Wiki.js on NetBSD, you will need to have Node.js and Git installed on your server. Here is how you can do that:

1. Open a terminal or command prompt on your NetBSD server.

2. Update your system's package manager by running the following command:

$ sudo pkgin update

3. Install Node.js and Git by running the following command:

$ sudo pkgin install nodejs git

Step 2: Download Wiki.js

Once you have installed Node.js and Git, you can proceed to download Wiki.js from GitHub. Here is how you can do that:

1. Navigate to the directory where you want to install Wiki.js by running the following command:

$ cd /path/to/install

2. Clone the Wiki.js repository from GitHub by running the following command:

$ git clone https://github.com/Requarks/wiki.git

Step 3: Configure Wiki.js

Now that you have downloaded Wiki.js, you can proceed to configure it for your needs. Here is how you can do that:

1. Navigate to the Wiki.js installation directory by running the following command:

$ cd /path/to/install/wiki

2. Install the required Node.js packages by running the following command:

$ npm install

3. Copy the sample configuration file to create your own configuration file by running the following command:

$ cp config.sample.yml config.yml

4. Edit the configuration file to specify your own settings, such as the database, the port, and the domain. You can use a text editor such as Vim or Nano to edit the file.

Step 4: Run Wiki.js

Once you have configured Wiki.js, you can now run it on your NetBSD server. Here is how you can do that:

1. Navigate to the Wiki.js installation directory by running the following command:

$ cd /path/to/install/wiki

2. Start Wiki.js by running the following command:

$ node wiki start

3. Open a web browser and navigate to the URL where Wiki.js is installed. If you have specified a domain name in your configuration file, you can use that domain name to access Wiki.js.

4. You will be prompted to create the administrator account for Wiki.js. Follow the prompts to create the account.

5. Once you have created the administrator account, you can start using Wiki.js to create and manage your wiki pages.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Wiki.js on your NetBSD server. You can now start using it to collaborate with your team and organize your knowledge.

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