How to Install OpenGTS on OpenBSD

OpenGTS is an open-source GPS tracking system that is used to track vehicles, equipment, and other assets. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing OpenGTS on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed to the installation of OpenGTS on OpenBSD, you must have the following:

• A running instance of OpenBSD with SSH access
• Root access to the server
• Java Development Kit (JDK) 8 for OpenBSD

Step 1: Verify JDK

To ensure that you have JDK installed on your OpenBSD system, run the following command:

$ java -version

If your system has JDK installed, it will display the version information. If you do not have JDK installed, you can download and install it from the OpenBSD package system or the official OpenJDK website.

Step 2: Download OpenGTS

You can download the OpenGTS package from the official website or use Git to clone the repository:

$ git clone https://github.com/virsir/OpenGTS.git

Step 3: Install Tomcat

To run OpenGTS on OpenBSD, you need to have Tomcat installed. To install Tomcat, run the following command:

$ sudo pkg_add tomcat

Step 4: Configure Tomcat

After installing Tomcat on OpenBSD, you need to configure it to run OpenGTS. Open the Tomcat configuration file:

$ sudo vi /etc/tomcat/tomcat.conf

Add the following lines to the end of the file:

CATALINA_OPTS="$CATALINA_OPTS -Dopengts.home=/usr/local/opengts"
CATALINA_OPTS="$CATALINA_OPTS -Dopengts.webapp=/usr/local/opengts/Track.war"

Step 5: Deploy OpenGTS on Tomcat

Next, you need to deploy OpenGTS on Tomcat by copying the Track.war file to the Tomcat webapps folder:

$ sudo cp /path/to/OpenGTS/build/Track.war /usr/local/apache-tomcat-8.5.30/webapps/

After copying the file, restart the Tomcat service to deploy the application:

$ sudo /etc/rc.d/tomcat restart

Step 6: Access OpenGTS

Now that you have successfully installed OpenGTS on OpenBSD, you can access it from a web browser by typing the following URL:

http://your-server-ip-address:8080/Track/

You will be prompted for the OpenGTS login credentials, which are:

• Username: admin
• Password: admin

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed OpenGTS on OpenBSD. You can now use this powerful GPS tracking system to track your vehicles, equipment, and other assets.

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