How to Install Zimbra Collaboration on NetBSD

Zimbra Collaboration is an open-source email and collaboration platform that provides email, calendaring, file sharing, and more. NetBSD is a free and open-source operating system that runs on a variety of hardware. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Zimbra Collaboration on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, you will need the following:

• A NetBSD system with root access
• Internet connectivity
• The latest version of Zimbra Collaboration from their website (https://www.zimbra.com/downloads/)

Step 1: Update System Packages

The first step is to make sure that all system packages on the NetBSD system are up to date. Run the following command to update the packages:

# pkgin update

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Zimbra Collaboration requires several dependencies to be installed on the system. Run the following command to install these dependencies:

# pkgin install curl sudo bash perl5 py37-setuptools sysutils/mktemp sysutils/rsync security/ca-certificates security/gnupg sysutils/coreutils net/netcat sysutils/ggrep

Step 3: Download Zimbra Collaboration

Download the latest version of Zimbra Collaboration for NetBSD from their website (https://www.zimbra.com/downloads/). Use the following command to download the package:

# curl -O https://files.zimbra.com/downloads/8.8.15_GA/zcs-8.8.15_GA_3869.NETBSD10_64.20200728191214.tgz

Make sure to replace the filename with the one that you want to download.

Step 4: Extract the Package

Extract the downloaded package using the following command:

# tar xzvf zcs-8.8.15_GA_3869.NETBSD10_64.20200728191214.tgz

Step 5: Install Zimbra Collaboration

Change into the extracted directory and run the installation script to start the installation process:

# cd zcs-8.8.15_GA_3869.NETBSD10_64.20200728191214
# sudo ./install.sh

Follow the instructions provided by the installation script to complete the installation process.

Step 6: Start Zimbra Collaboration

Once the installation is complete, start the Zimbra Collaboration services using the following commands:

# su - zimbra
$ zmcontrol start

You can now access the Zimbra Collaboration web interface by navigating to https:/// in a web browser.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Zimbra Collaboration on NetBSD. You can now start using it to manage your email and collaboration needs. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, refer to the Zimbra Collaboration documentation or seek help from the community.

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