How to install OpenGTS on macOS

Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to install OpenGTS on macOS. OpenGTS is an open source GPS tracking system that can be used for fleet management and personal tracking.

Pre-requisites

Before starting the tutorial, ensure that your macOS system has the following software installed:

• Java Development Kit (JDK) version 8 or higher
• Apache Tomcat version 7 or higher
• MySQL database

Installation

Follow the below steps to install OpenGTS:

1. Download the latest version of OpenGTS from the official website: http://www.opengts.org/?page_id=12
2. Extract the downloaded file to a directory of your choice
3. Open Terminal from the launcher or by pressing 'command + space' and typing in 'Terminal'
4. Navigate to the webapps directory of your Apache Tomcat installation using the below command:

cd /Library/Tomcat/webapps

5. Copy the OpenGTS.war file to the webapps directory using the below command:

sudo cp [path-to-extracted-OpenGTS-folder]/build/track.war ./OpenGTS.war

6. Restart Apache Tomcat using the below command:

sudo /usr/local/etc/rc.d/tomcat restart

7. The OpenGTS application should now be available at the following URL: http://localhost:8080/OpenGTS

Configuration

1. Open a web browser and navigate to the OpenGTS URL: http://localhost:8080/OpenGTS
2. On the login screen, enter the default username admin and default password admin
3. Change the password to something more secure using the 'Change Password' link at the top of the screen
4. Configure the database connection parameters by editing the dbconf.xml file located in the OpenGTS root directory
5. Update any other settings you desire in the OpenGTS configuration files

Conclusion

OpenGTS is now installed on macOS and ready to use. You can use it for fleet management or personal tracking purposes. If you encounter any issues during the installation or configuration process, consult the official OpenGTS documentation or seek assistance from the OpenGTS community.

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