How to install Snipe IT on Manjaro
Snipe IT is an open-source asset management software that helps you keep track of your company's assets. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Snipe IT on Manjaro.
Prerequisites
- Manjaro installed
- Root or administrative privileges
- Basic knowledge of the command line
Step 1: Update your system
Before installing Snipe IT, make sure your system is up-to-date by running the following commands:
sudo pacman -Syu
This command will update your system with the latest packages.
Step 2: Install Apache server
Snipe IT requires an Apache server to run. Use the following command to install Apache:
sudo pacman -S apache
After the installation is complete, start the Apache server by typing the following command:
sudo systemctl start httpd
Then, enable the server to start on boot:
sudo systemctl enable httpd
Step 3: Install MySQL
Snipe IT uses MySQL to store its data. Use the following command to install MySQL:
sudo pacman -S mysql
After the installation is complete, start the MySQL server by typing the following command:
sudo systemctl start mysqld
Then, enable the server to start on boot:
sudo systemctl enable mysqld
Step 4: Install PHP
Snipe IT is built with PHP. Use the following command to install PHP:
sudo pacman -S php php-apache php-gd php-mysql php-curl php-mbstring
Step 5: Download Snipe IT
Download the latest version of Snipe IT from their official website at https://snipeitapp.com/.
Extract the downloaded file and move it to the Apache server's document root folder:
sudo mv snipeit-3.7.0 /srv/http/snipeit/
Step 6: Configure the database
Create a new database and user for Snipe IT:
mysql -u root -p
Enter your password.
CREATE DATABASE snipeit;
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON snipeit.* TO 'snipeituser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'snipeitpassword';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;
Make sure to use a strong and secure password for the Snipe IT user.
Step 7: Configure Snipe IT
Copy the sample configuration file to the configuration file:
cd /srv/http/snipeit/
cp .env.example .env
Edit the configuration file to connect to the database:
nano .env
Change the following lines to match your database configuration:
APP_DEBUG=false
APP_ENV=production
APP_KEY=SomeRandomString
DB_CONNECTION=mysql
DB_HOST=127.0.0.1
DB_PORT=3306
DB_DATABASE=snipeit
DB_USERNAME=snipeituser
DB_PASSWORD=snipeitpassword
Save and exit the file.
Step 8: Install Composer
Composer is a package manager for PHP that Snipe IT uses. Use the following command to install Composer:
sudo pacman -S composer
Step 9: Install Snipe IT dependencies
Navigate to the Snipe IT directory and run the following command:
cd /srv/http/snipeit/
composer install --no-dev --prefer-dist
This will install all the dependencies needed for Snipe IT to run.
Step 10: Migrate the database
Use the following command to migrate the database:
php artisan migrate --seed
This will create the tables and seed the database with pre-defined data.
Step 11: Set the file permissions
Set the permissions for Snipe IT to execute properly:
sudo chown -R http:http /srv/http/snipeit/
sudo chmod -R 775 /srv/http/snipeit/storage/
Step 12: Configure Apache for Snipe IT
Create a new Apache virtual host configuration file:
sudo nano /etc/httpd/conf/extra/snipeit.conf
Add the following lines to the file:
<VirtualHost *:80>
ServerAdmin webmaster@localhost
DocumentRoot "/srv/http/snipeit/public/"
ServerName snipeit.localnet
ServerAlias www.snipeit.localnet
ErrorLog "/var/log/httpd/snipeit-error.log"
CustomLog "/var/log/httpd/snipeit-access.log" combined
<Directory "/srv/http/snipeit/public/">
Options Indexes FollowSymLinks MultiViews
AllowOverride All
Order allow,deny
allow from all
</Directory>
</VirtualHost>
Save and exit the file.
Step 13: Restart Apache
Use the following command to restart Apache:
sudo systemctl restart httpd
Step 14: Access Snipe IT
Open a web browser and go to http://localhost. You should now see the Snipe IT login page.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Snipe IT on Manjaro. You can now use Snipe IT to manage your company's assets.