How to Install PartKeepr on NetBSD

PartKeepr is an inventory management software that allows you to keep track of electronic components, parts, and devices. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install PartKeepr on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

A server or VM running NetBSD
Administrative privileges to install software and configure the firewall
Access to the command line

Step 1: Update the System

The first step is to update the system using the following command:

pkgin update && pkgin full-upgrade

This command will update all the installed packages to their latest version.

Step 2: Install Required Packages

Next, you will need to install the packages needed for PartKeepr to work properly. These packages include Apache, PHP, MySQL, and some PHP extensions. Use the following command:

pkgin install apache php mysql-client php-mysql php-pdo_pgsql php-xmlrpc php-gd php-zip php-mbstring

This command will download and install all the required packages.

Step 3: Download and Install PartKeepr

You can download the latest version of PartKeepr from their website [https://www.partkeepr.org]. Once you have downloaded the file, extract it to the Apache web server directory. Use the following command:

tar xzf partkeepr-x.y.z.tar.gz -C /usr/pkg/apache/htdocs/

Replace x.y.z with the version number you downloaded.

Step 4: Configure PartKeepr

Before you can use PartKeepr, you need to configure it. Open the app/config/parameters.yml file using your preferred text editor.

vi /usr/pkg/apache/htdocs/partkeepr/app/config/parameters.yml

Change the following parameters to match your server configuration:

database_host: 127.0.0.1
database_port: null
database_name: partkeepr
database_user: root
database_password:

Note: Keep the database_password field empty.

Save and close the file.

Step 5: Create the PartKeepr Database

Run the following command to create the PartKeepr database:

mysql -u root -p -e "CREATE DATABASE partkeepr;"

You will be prompted for the MySQL root password. Enter it to proceed.

Step 6: Set Permissions

In order for PartKeepr to work properly, you need to set the correct permissions. Run the following commands:

chown -R www:www /usr/pkg/apache/htdocs/partkeepr/
chmod -R 775 /usr/pkg/apache/htdocs/partkeepr/

This will ensure that the PartKeepr files are owned by the Apache user and group, and that they have the appropriate permissions.

Step 7: Configure the Firewall

If you have a firewall enabled, you will need to add exceptions for Apache and MySQL. Use the following commands:

/sbin/pfctl -a 'com.apple/HTTP' -f /etc/pf.conf
/sbin/pfctl -a 'com.apple/MySQL' -f /etc/pf.conf

echo 'pass in proto tcp from any to any port 80' >> /etc/pf.conf
echo 'pass in proto tcp from any to any port 443' >> /etc/pf.conf
echo 'pass in proto tcp from any to any port 3306' >> /etc/pf.conf

/sbin/pfctl -f /etc/pf.conf

This will allow HTTP, HTTPS, and MySQL traffic to pass through the firewall.

Step 8: Access PartKeepr

You can now access PartKeepr by opening a web browser and entering the following URL:

http://your-server-ip/partkeepr/web/

Replace your-server-ip with the IP address of your NetBSD server.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed PartKeepr on NetBSD. You can now start using it to manage your inventory of electronic components and devices.