This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing OpenGTS on a POP! OS system. OpenGTS is an open-source GPS tracking software that allows you to track and manage your GPS devices. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you should be able to get OpenGTS up and running on your system in no time.
Before we get started, there are a few prerequisites you will need to have in place:
OpenGTS requires several packages to be installed on your system before it can be installed. In a terminal, run the following commands to install the required packages:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install ant git tomcat9 mysql-server mysql-client libmysql-java
The above command will update your system and install ant, git, tomcat9, MySQL and libmysql-java packages. During the installation process, you will be prompted to enter a root password for MySQL. Be sure to choose a secure password and remember it for later.
Next, we need to download the OpenGTS application from the official website. In a terminal, run the following command to download the latest version of OpenGTS:
git clone git://github.com/OpenGTS/OpenGTS_2.6.4.git
This will create a new directory called OpenGTS_2.6.4 in your current directory.
Before we can install OpenGTS, we need to configure MySQL. In a terminal, run the following command to log in to the MySQL server:
mysql -u root -p
You will need to enter the root password you set earlier. Once you are logged in, run the following command to create a new database for OpenGTS:
create database opengts;
This will create a new database called opengts. You can use any name you like, but be sure to remember it for later. Next, run the following commands to create a new user and grant them access to the database:
create user 'opengts'@'localhost' identified by 'password';
grant all privileges on opengts.* to 'opengts'@'localhost';
Be sure to replace 'password' with a secure password of your choice. Again, remember this password for later.
With MySQL now set up, we can begin installing OpenGTS. In a terminal, navigate to the OpenGTS directory we downloaded earlier:
cd OpenGTS_2.6.4
Now run the following command to build and install OpenGTS:
sudo ./build.sh install
This will build and install OpenGTS on your system. During the installation process, you will be prompted to enter the database name, username, and password that we set up earlier. Be sure to enter the correct information when prompted.
Once the installation is complete, we need to configure OpenGTS. In a terminal, run the following command to edit the OpenGTS configuration file:
sudo nano /home/gts/applications.conf
This will open the configuration file in the nano text editor. Make the following changes to the file:
default.accountID=gts
default.deviceID=388
Save the changes and exit the text editor.
With the configuration complete, we can now start OpenGTS. In a terminal, run the following command to start the Tomcat service:
sudo systemctl start tomcat9
Now navigate to http://localhost:8080/track and you should see the OpenGTS login page. Use the default username and password (admin/admin) to log in and begin using OpenGTS.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed OpenGTS on your POP! OS system.
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!
