How to Install OpenOlitor on FreeBSD

OpenOlitor is a free and open-source software that is designed to help farmers manage their processes in a more efficient manner. In this tutorial, we will be showing you how to install OpenOlitor on the latest FreeBSD version.

Prerequisites

Before getting started, ensure that you have the following:

  • root access to the FreeBSD server
  • Basic knowledge of FreeBSD and Linux commands
  • Stable internet connection

Step 1 - Install Dependencies

The first step is to install the dependencies required by OpenOlitor. We shall use the FreeBSD package manager "pkg" to install these dependencies.

To do this, execute the following command:

pkg install git node14 npm

Once the dependencies installation is complete, check if the installation was successful by running the command:

node -v

If the command returns a version number such as v14.17.3, it means that node has been successfully installed.

Step 2 - Clone the OpenOlitor Repository

After installing the dependencies, the next step is to clone the OpenOlitor codebase from its official GitHub repository.

In your terminal, navigate to the location where you wish to clone the repository, then execute the command:

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

Step 3 - Install the Required Packages

Once the code has been successfully cloned, navigate to the OpenOlitor directory, and install the necessary packages using the npm command.

Execute the command:

cd OpenOlitor
npm install

Step 4 - Start OpenOlitor

To start OpenOlitor on FreeBSD, execute the command:

npm run server

This command will run the OpenOlitor server and run it on port 8080.

Step 5 - Access OpenOlitor on the Web Browser

Open your web browser and type in the URL:

http://<server-ip>:8080

Replace <server-ip> with the IP address of your FreeBSD server. You should see the OpenOlitor login page.

Conclusion

Congratulations! At this stage, you have successfully installed OpenOlitor on FreeBSD. You can now use it to manage your farming processes. Make sure to customize its configurations to your preferences.