Zulip is a powerful team chat platform that is available on both desktop and mobile platforms. It comes with an easy-to-use interface and is well suited for remote teams. In this tutorial, we will cover how to install Zulip on OpenSUSE Latest in a few simple steps.
Before we begin, ensure that you have the following:
Begin by updating the system packages to their latest versions by running the following command in the terminal.
sudo zypper update
Zulip requires certain packages to be installed in the system. Run the following command to install the necessary dependencies:
sudo zypper install python-devel python-pip openssl-devel mariadb mariadb-devel mariadb-client openssl certbot certbot-nginx nginx
Now that the system requirements are met, we can proceed to install Zulip using pip.
sudo pip3 install zulip-server
After installation, access the Zulip configuration file present at /etc/zulip/zulip.conf by running the following command.
sudo nano /etc/zulip/zulip.conf
Configure the file accordingly based on your server information, email settings, database, and other preferences. Then, save and exit the file by pressing CTRL + X, followed by Y and ENTER.
Next, run the following command to apply the configuration:
sudo /home/zulip/deployments/current/scripts/zulip-puppet-apply
Start the Zulip service with the help of the following command:
sudo systemctl start zulip
To start this service on boot, use the following command:
sudo systemctl enable zulip
The Zulip platform should now be accessible through the URL https://<domain-name>/.
You have now successfully installed Zulip on your OpenSUSE Latest operating system!
Zulip is a fantastic chat platform that is easy to use, highly customizable, and perfect for remote team collaboration. Following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you should be able to install it on OpenSUSE Latest and start enjoying the unique features of the platform.
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