How to Install Mattermost on NetBSD

Mattermost is a messaging and collaboration platform that allows teams to communicate and collaborate in real-time. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of installing Mattermost on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

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

• NetBSD system with root access
• Installed and configured PostgreSQL

Step 1: Install Git

Git is a version control system that will help you manage the Mattermost source code. To install Git, run the following command:

pkgin update && pkgin install git

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Mattermost requires several dependencies to run correctly. You can install them by running the following command:

pkgin install go cmake curl postgresql-server openldap-client

Step 3: Clone Mattermost Repository

Now, let's clone the Mattermost repository using Git:

git clone https://github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server.git
cd mattermost-server

Step 4: Build Mattermost

To build Mattermost, run the following command:

make build

Step 5: Configure Mattermost

Once the build is complete, you need to edit the configuration file. Copy the sample configuration file and then make the necessary changes:

cp config/config.json{.sample,}
vi config/config.json

In the configuration file, make sure to set the correct database credentials and SMTP settings.

Step 6: Start Mattermost

To start the Mattermost server, run the following command:

./bin/platform

Step 7: Access Mattermost in Web Browser

Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8065/ to access the Mattermost web interface. You should be able to log in and start using Mattermost.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Mattermost on NetBSD!