How to Install ERPNext on OpenBSD

ERPNext is a powerful open-source enterprise resource planning (ERP) software that allows businesses to manage their finances, inventory, sales, and more. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of ERPNext on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Step 1: Update OpenBSD

Before installing any software, it is essential to update your system to ensure that you have the latest security patches and bug fixes.

sudo syspatch

Step 2: Install Dependencies

ERPNext requires several packages to be installed on your OpenBSD system. You can use the following command to install the required dependencies.

sudo pkg_add python-3.8 py3-pip wkhtmltopdf  poppler-utils

Step 3: Install Node.js

ERPNext also requires Node.js to be installed on your system. You can use the following command to install Node.js.

sudo pkg_add node

Step 4: Install ERPNext

Now that you have installed all the necessary dependencies, it's time to install ERPNext. You can use the following command to download the install.py script and install ERPNext.

sudo pip3 install frappe-bench

Step 5: Launch ERPNext

After installing ERPNext, you can use the following command to start the development server.

bench start

The above command may take a few minutes to start the server. Once the server is up and running, open your web browser and go to the following URL to access the ERPNext web interface.

http://localhost:8000

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed ERPNext on OpenBSD. You can now use ERPNext to manage your business finances, inventory, sales, and more. We hope this tutorial was helpful in guiding you through the installation process.

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