How to install OSIAM on Elementary OS

In this tutorial, we will learn how to install OSIAM on the latest version of Elementary OS. OSIAM is an open-source identity and access management solution that provides authentication, authorization, and user management services.

Requirements

Before we start, please make sure that your system meets the following requirements:

  • A running instance of Elementary OS
  • A terminal with sudo privileges
  • Reliable internet connection

Installing Dependencies

Firstly, we need to ensure that all the required packages are up-to-date, using the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

After updating the system, we need to install the necessary dependencies with the following command:

sudo apt install -y openjdk-8-jdk maven git

Downloading OSIAM

Now we need to download the latest stable version of OSIAM from their official website. To download the OSIAM, use the following command:

git clone https://github.com/osiam/osiam.git

Building and Installing OSIAM

Once we've cloned the repository, navigate to the OSIAM directory using the following command:

cd osiam

Now, we can start the installation process by running the following command:

mvn package && java -jar target/osiam-server.war

This will take a few minutes to build and install all the necessary assets. Once the installation process is complete, you will see the following logs:

INFO [main] org.eclipse.jetty.server.Server: Started @4567ms

Accessing OSIAM

By default, OSIAM starts on port 8080. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080/osiam-server/. Congratulations, you have successfully installed OSIAM on your Elementary OS system.

In conclusion, OSIAM is a powerful identity and access management solution that provides authentication, authorization, and user management services. By following this tutorial, you have learned how to install OSIAM on your Elementary OS system.