How to Install Tracks on Manjaro

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Tracks on Manjaro. Tracks is a web-based application that helps you to plan and manage your projects, tasks, and time. It is a great tool for individuals and teams who need to stay organized and productive.

System Requirements

Before you start the installation process, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

  • A Manjaro operating system
  • A web browser (e.g., Firefox, Chrome, or Safari)
  • An internet connection

Step 1: Update Your System

You should always start by updating your system packages to the latest version. Open the Terminal and run the following commands:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2: Install Apache and PHP

Tracks requires a web server and PHP to run. Apache is a popular web server that works well with PHP. To install Apache and PHP, run the following commands in the Terminal:

sudo pacman -S apache php php-apache

Step 3: Install MariaDB

Tracks uses a database to store its data. MariaDB is a popular open-source database that is compatible with MySQL. To install MariaDB, run the following command in the Terminal:

sudo pacman -S mariadb

Step 4: Start the Services

After installing Apache, PHP, and MariaDB, you need to start their services. Run the following commands in the Terminal:

sudo systemctl start httpd
sudo systemctl start mariadb

To enable these services to start automatically at boot time, run the following commands:

sudo systemctl enable httpd
sudo systemctl enable mariadb

Step 5: Configure MariaDB

Now that MariaDB is installed, you need to configure it. Run the following command to start the MariaDB configuration:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

Follow the prompts to secure your MariaDB installation by setting a root password and removing anonymous users, test databases, and remote access.

Step 6: Create a Tracks Database

After securing MariaDB, you need to create a database for Tracks. Run the following command to log in to MariaDB:

sudo mysql -u root -p

Enter your root password when prompted. Then, create a new database for Tracks:

CREATE DATABASE tracks;

Step 7: Install Tracks

To install Tracks, you need to download the latest version from the official website. Open your web browser and go to the following URL:

https://www.getontracks.org/download.html

Download the latest stable version of Tracks and extract the files to your web server's document root folder. By default, the Apache document root folder is located at /srv/http.

sudo wget https://www.getontracks.org/downloads/Tracks-2.3.0.zip
sudo unzip Tracks-2.3.0.zip -d /srv/http/

Step 8: Configure Tracks

Now that Tracks is installed, you need to configure it. Open your web browser and go to the following URL:

http://localhost/tracks/setup

Follow the prompts to set up your Tracks installation. When prompted for the database information, use the following credentials:

  • Database Adapter: mysqli
  • Database Host: localhost
  • Database Name: tracks
  • Database Username: root
  • Database Password: [enter your MariaDB root password here]

After the installation process is complete, remove the setup folder from your Tracks installation:

sudo rm -rf /srv/http/tracks/setup

Step 9: Access Tracks

You can now access Tracks in your web browser by going to the following URL:

http://localhost/tracks/index.php

Log in using the default credentials:

  • Username: admin
  • Password: admin

After logging in, you can start using Tracks to manage your projects, tasks, and time.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Tracks on Manjaro.