How to Install Wirow on OpenBSD

In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to install Wirow on OpenBSD. Wirow is an open-source tool that enables secure and decentralized communication between devices, powered by the blockchain. You can find the Wirow source code on GitHub here.

Requirements

Before we begin, ensure you have the following requirements:

• OpenBSD installed
• Internet connectivity
• Root access to the server

Installation Steps

1. Update Package List

   OpenBSD comes with the pkg_add package manager. First, let's update the package list to ensure we have the latest packages.

   $ sudo pkg_add -U
   

2. Install Required Packages

   We need to install the following packages for Wirow to work:

   $ sudo pkg_add -I node
   $ sudo pkg_add -I git
   $ sudo pkg_add -I mongodb
   $ sudo pkg_add -I redis
   

3. Clone the Wirow Repository

   Clone the Wirow repository to a location of your choice.

   $ git clone https://github.com/wirow-io/wirow-server.git
   $ cd wirow-server
   

4. Install Wirow Dependencies

   Install the Wirow project dependencies using npm.

   $ npm install
   

5. Configure MongoDB

   Wirow requires MongoDB to store data. We need to configure MongoDB by creating a directory for the data files and running MongoDB as a service.

   $ sudo mkdir /var/mongodb
   $ sudo chown _mongodb:_mongodb /var/mongodb
   $ sudo cp /etc/examples/rc.d/mongodb /etc/rc.d/
   $ sudo rcctl enable mongodb
   $ sudo rcctl start mongodb
   

6. Configure Redis

   Use the following command to enable and start the Redis service:

   $ sudo rcctl enable redis
   $ sudo rcctl start redis
   

7. Configure Wirow

   Create a configuration file for Wirow named config.json.

   $ nano config.json
   

   Paste the following content and save the file:

   {
     "mongodb": "mongodb://localhost:27017/wirow",
     "redis": {
       "host": "localhost",
       "port": 6379,
       "password": "",
       "tls": {
         "key": "",
         "cert": "",
         "ca": ""
       }
     },
     "jwtSecret": "mysecret"
   }
   

   You can change the values in this file based on your requirements.

8. Start Wirow

   Use the following command to start the Wirow server:

   $ npm start
   

   Wirow should now be up and running on OpenBSD.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Wirow on OpenBSD. Now you can enjoy a secure and decentralized communication experience. Keep in mind that Wirow is still in its alpha stage, and there might be some bugs. If you come across any issues, you can find support on the project's GitHub page.

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