How to install Odoo on NixOS Latest?

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Odoo on NixOS Latest operating system.

Prerequisites

Before installing Odoo, ensure that you have the following:

1. A server or virtual machine running NixOS Latest.
2. A user account with sudo privileges.

Step 1: Update the System

It is always recommended to update the system before installing any new software. Run the following command to update the system:

$ sudo nix-channel --update
$ sudo nix-env -iA nixos.system

Step 2: Install PostgreSQL

Odoo requires PostgreSQL as its database backend. Run the following command to install PostgreSQL:

$ sudo nix-env -i postgresql
$ sudo systemctl start postgresql
$ sudo systemctl enable postgresql

Step 3: Install Odoo

To install Odoo, run the following command:

$ sudo nix-env -i odoo

Step 4: Start Odoo

Once Odoo is installed, you can start it using the following command:

$ sudo systemctl start odoo

To enable Odoo to start automatically whenever the system is booted, run the following command:

$ sudo systemctl enable odoo

Step 5: Access Odoo

By default, Odoo listens on port 8069. To access Odoo, open a web browser and navigate to http://:8069, where is the IP address of your NixOS system.

Conclusion

You have now successfully installed Odoo on NixOS Latest! Explore the features and capabilities of Odoo to better manage your business operations.

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