GeneWeb is a free, open-source software that allows you to create and manage a genealogy database on your computer or server. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install GeneWeb on Ubuntu Server Latest using the command line.
Before installing any software, it is best to ensure that your system packages are up-to-date. Run the following commands:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
To install GeneWeb on Ubuntu Server, you need to install some required packages. Run the following command:
sudo apt-get install -y ocaml-libdb-dev libgd-dev libxapian-dev
Download the GeneWeb software from the official website. You can do this from the command line using the following command:
sudo wget https://mirrors.kernel.org/debian/pool/main/g/geneweb/geneweb_7.00-2.debian.tar.xz
Extract the GeneWeb software using the following command:
sudo tar -xf geneweb_7.00-2.debian.tar.xz
Compile the GeneWeb software using the following command:
cd geneweb-7.00
sudo make all
sudo make opt
Install the GeneWeb software using the following command:
sudo make install
To create a GeneWeb database, you need to run the following command:
sudo gwd -init -dbdir /var/lib/geneweb/mygeneweb
This will create a new database in the /var/lib/geneweb/mygeneweb directory.
To test the GeneWeb installation, run the following command:
sudo gwd -dbdir /var/lib/geneweb/mygeneweb
This will start the GeneWeb server. You can now access the GeneWeb software using a web browser by navigating to http://<server-ip>:2317/.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed GeneWeb on Ubuntu Server Latest.
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