OFBiz is an open-source enterprise resource planning (ERP) software from the Apache Foundation. It is written in Java and provides modular and customizable business solutions for organizations of all sizes. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install OFBiz on NixOS latest.
You need to have a NixOS latest installed NixOS 21.05 or above.
Before getting started, update the system by executing the following command:
sudo nixos-rebuild switch
OFBiz requires Java Development Kit (JDK) version 8 or later. Execute the following command to install OpenJDK 11:
sudo nix-env -iA nixos.openjdk11
Verify the installed Java version by running:
java -version
Download the latest version of OFBiz from the official website by executing the following command:
wget https://archive.apache.org/dist/ofbiz/apache-ofbiz-17.12.03.zip
Extract the downloaded ZIP file to the /opt directory by running:
sudo unzip apache-ofbiz-17.12.03.zip -d /opt
Rename the extracted directory to ofbiz by executing:
sudo mv /opt/apache-ofbiz-17.12.03 /opt/ofbiz
Navigate to the OFBiz directory by running:
cd /opt/ofbiz
Start OFBiz by executing the following command:
./gradlew ofbiz
It may take a few minutes to start the OFBiz server. Wait until the message "OFBiz is ready" appears on the console.
Once OFBiz is started, you can access it by opening a web browser and entering http://localhost:8080 in the address bar. You will see the OFBiz home page on the screen.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed OFBiz on NixOS latest. Now, you can customize and use the software according to your business requirements.
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