How to Install GLPI on EndeavourOS Latest?

GLPI (stands for "Gestionnaire Libre de Parc Informatique" in French, meaning "Free IT Asset Management System" in English) is a web-based open source software designed to manage IT assets and helpdesk services. It offers features such as inventory management, ticketing system, knowledge base, contract management, and reporting. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install GLPI on the latest version of EndeavourOS Linux distribution.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

  • A server or desktop running EndeavourOS Latest
  • A sudo user account
  • Internet connectivity

Step 1: Update the System

First, update the system packages to the latest version using the pacman package manager:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2: Install Apache Web Server

GLPI required a web server to run. We will install the Apache web server using the pacman package manager:

sudo pacman -S apache

After installation, start and enable the Apache service:

sudo systemctl start httpd.service
sudo systemctl enable httpd.service

Step 3: Install PHP and Required Extensions

GLPI is written in PHP, so we need to install PHP along with some PHP extensions required by GLPI. We will install PHP, PHP-APCu, PHP-gd, PHP-ldap, and PHP-mbstring using the pacman package manager:

sudo pacman -S php php-apcu php-gd php-ldap php-mbstring

After installation, restart the Apache service:

sudo systemctl restart httpd.service

Step 4: Install MariaDB Database Server

GLPI stores its data in the MariaDB database system. We will install the MariaDB database server using the pacman package manager:

sudo pacman -S mariadb

After installation, start and enable the MariaDB service:

sudo systemctl start mariadb.service
sudo systemctl enable mariadb.service

Then, secure the MariaDB installation by running the following command:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

Answer the questions as follows:

Enter current password for root (enter for none): (press ENTER)
Set root password? [Y/n]: Y
New password: your_strong_password
Re-enter new password: your_strong_password
Remove anonymous users? [Y/n]: Y
Disallow root login remotely? [Y/n]: Y
Remove test database and access to it? [Y/n]: Y
Reload privilege tables now? [Y/n]: Y

Step 5: Create a MariaDB Database and User for GLPI

Now, we will create a new database and a new user for GLPI. Log in to the MySQL shell as the root user:

sudo mysql -u root -p

Enter the root password that you have set earlier.

Now, create a new database called glpi:

CREATE DATABASE glpi;

Create a new user called glpi_user:

CREATE USER 'glpi_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'your_strong_password';

Grant full access to the glpi database to the glpi_user:

GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON glpi.* TO 'glpi_user'@'localhost';

Exit the MySQL shell:

exit

Step 6: Download and Install GLPI

Download the latest version of GLPI from the official website using the wget command:

wget https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/releases/download/9.5.5/glpi-9.5.5.tgz

Extract the downloaded archive using the tar command:

tar xvzf glpi-9.5.5.tgz -C /srv/http/

Rename the extracted folder to glpi by running the following command:

sudo mv /srv/http/glpi-9.5.5 /srv/http/glpi

Provide the Apache user (http) the ownership of the GLPI directory by running the following command:

sudo chown -R http:http /srv/http/glpi

Step 7: Access GLPI Web Setup

Open your web browser and enter the following address:

http://your_server_ip/glpi

You will see the GLPI web setup wizard. Choose your desired language and click on the "Start Install" button.

On the next page, ensure that all requirements are met and click on the "Next" button.

On the "Database" page, enter the following information:

  • Database type: MySQL/MariaDB
  • Database server: localhost
  • Database username: glpi_user
  • Database password: your_strong_password
  • Database name: glpi

Click on the "Next" button.

On the "GLPI user" page, enter the following information:

  • Login: admin
  • Password: your_admin_password
  • Confirm password: your_admin_password

Click on the "Next" button.

On the "Organization" page, enter your organization details and click on the "Next" button.

On the "Mail configuration" page, enter your mail server details and click on the "Next" button.

On the "Installation complete" page, click on the "Next" button.

On the "First login" page, enter your admin login credentials and click on the "Login" button.

You are now logged in to your GLPI dashboard.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install GLPI on the latest version of EndeavourOS Linux distribution. GLPI is a powerful IT asset management system that can help you keep track of your IT assets, manage your helpdesk tickets, and more. We hope you find this tutorial helpful.