How to Install Piler on NetBSD

Piler is an email and document archiving software that allows users to search and retrieve emails and files easily. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Piler on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure that you have the following:

  • A NetBSD VPS (Virtual Private Server) or physical machine
  • Root access to the server
  • NetBSD up-to-date and configured with a static IP address
  • Basic knowledge of the NetBSD command line

Step 1: Update the System

The first step is to update the system. Open the terminal and type the following command:

pkgin -y update

This command will update the package repository and the installed packages of the system.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Piler requires several dependencies that need to be installed before installing Piler itself. Use the following command to install the dependencies:

pkgin -y install apache php php-curl php-ldap php-xml php-pdo_sqlite php-imap git sqlite

This command will install Apache, PHP, Git, SQLite, and other required extensions.

Step 3: Install Piler

To download and install the latest version of Piler, run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/mailpiler/piler.git

This command will clone the Piler repository to your NetBSD machine.

Step 4: Configure Piler

The next step is to configure Piler. Navigate to the Piler directory and edit the configuration file using the following commands:

cd piler
cp piler.conf.dist piler.conf
vi piler.conf

In the configuration file, specify the appropriate values for your environment, such as the database connection details, email server settings, timezone, and logging options.

Step 5: Initialize the Database

After configuring Piler, initialize the database by running the following command:

php bin/console.php db install

This command will create the necessary database schema and tables.

Step 6: Start Apache

Start the Apache web server with the following command:

rcctl start httpd

This command will start the Apache web server.

Step 7: Access Piler

Open a web browser and type the IP address of your NetBSD machine, followed by /piler, e.g., http://192.168.1.10/piler. This will open the Piler web interface.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Piler on NetBSD. You can now start archiving your emails and documents.