How to Install GLPI on macOS

GLPI is an open-source software that allows you to manage your IT infrastructure. It provides several features such as inventory management, helpdesk, and asset management. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install GLPI on macOS.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, ensure that your system meets the following minimum requirements:

• macOS version 10.7 or later
• Web server (Apache or Nginx) installed on your system
• PHP version 7.2 or later
• MySQL or MariaDB database server installed on your system

Installation Steps

1. Download the latest version of GLPI from the official website: https://www.glpi-project.org/downloads/. Choose the appropriate version depending on your macOS version.

2. Extract the downloaded file into your web server's document root directory. (e.g., /Library/WebServer/Documents/)

3. Create a new MySQL user and database for GLPI. You can use the following commands to create a new user:

mysql -u root -p
CREATE USER 'glpiuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'glpipassword';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON glpidatabase.* TO 'glpiuser'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

Note: replace the glpiuser and glpipassword with your desired username and password.

4. Ensure that your PHP settings match the requirements of GLPI. Uncomment the necessary settings in your PHP configuration file (e.g., /etc/php.ini).

max_execution_time = 600 
max_input_vars = 5000
memory_limit = 256M
post_max_size = 50M 
upload_max_filesize = 50M 

5. Navigate to the GLPI directory in your web browser (e.g., http://localhost/glpi/). Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

6. Once the installation process is complete, create a new cron job using crontab. Open the terminal and run the following command:

crontab -e

Add the following line into the crontab file:

*/5 * * * *  /usr/bin/php /Library/WebServer/Documents/glpi/front/cron.php &>/dev/null

Note: Replace Library/WebServer/Documents/glpi with the path of your GLPI directory.

7. Finally, adjust the GLPI configuration file (config/config_db.php) to match your MySQL settings.

$config = [
   'dbhost' => 'localhost',
   'dbuser' => 'glpiuser',
   'dbpassword' => 'glpipassword',
   'dbdefault' => 'glpidatabase',
   'dbprovider' => 'mysqli',
];

Conclusion

In conclusion, we have successfully installed GLPI on macOS. Now you can use it to manage your IT infrastructure from a centralized location. You can also customize the settings as per your requirements. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, refer to the official documentation for further instructions.

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