OpenGTS is an open-source GPS tracking system that can manage the location and movement of vehicles. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install OpenGTS on Windows 11.
Install JDK
Visit the Oracle Java SE Downloads page and download the latest version of Java SE Development Kit.
Run the executable file and follow the on-screen instructions to install JDK.
Install MySQL Community Server
Visit MySQL Community Downloads page and download the latest version of MySQL Community Server.
Run the executable file and follow the on-screen instructions to install MySQL.
Install Apache Tomcat Servlet Engine
Visit the Apache Tomcat Download page and download the latest zip file of the Apache Tomcat Servlet Engine.
Extract the contents of the downloaded zip file to a folder on your computer.
Install Git Bash
Visit the Git Download page and download the latest version of Git Bash for Windows.
Run the executable file and follow the on-screen instructions to install Git Bash.
Download and Install OpenGTS
Open Git Bash and navigate to the folder where you want to install OpenGTS by using the change directory command.
cd /c/Users/yourusername/Documents/
Clone the OpenGTS repository using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/OpenGTS/OpenGTS.git opengts
This will create a new folder called opengts in the current directory.
Navigate to the opengts folder:
cd opengts/
Run the ant build script:
./build.sh tomcat_deploy
This will build OpenGTS and deploy the necessary files to Apache Tomcat. During the build process, you will be prompted to enter the MySQL root password.
Start Apache Tomcat
Navigate to the Tomcat bin folder:
cd ../../apache-tomcat-9.0.52/bin/
Start Apache Tomcat by running the startup script:
./startup.sh
Access the OpenGTS Web Interface
Open a web browser and go to http://localhost:8080/track/Track.
You will be prompted to enter the username and password. By default, the username is admin and the password is admin.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed OpenGTS on Windows 11.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install OpenGTS on Windows 11. Remember that OpenGTS is a complex system that requires some time and effort to set up properly. Be sure to check the official OpenGTS documentation and seek assistance from the community if you encounter any issues.
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