How to Install RhodeCode on NetBSD

In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install RhodeCode on NetBSD. RhodeCode is an open-source source code management platform that helps developers to store, manage and collaborate on their code.

Prerequisites

  • NetBSD Operating System (recommended version 9.1 or above)
  • Root access or a user with sudo permissions
  • Basic knowledge of NetBSD terminal commands

Step 1: Install Python

RhodeCode is built using Python, so the first step is to install Python on your NetBSD system. Run the following command to install Python:

$ sudo pkgin update
$ sudo pkgin install python38

Step 2: Install PostgreSQL

RhodeCode uses PostgreSQL as its default database. Run the following command to install PostgreSQL:

$ sudo pkgin install postgresql12-server

For PostgreSQL to work, you need to initialize the database cluster. Run the following command:

$ sudo /usr/pkg/bin/initdb -D /var/postgresql/data

Start the PostgreSQL server:

$ sudo /etc/rc.d/postgresql start

Step 3: Install RhodeCode

Download RhodeCode with the following command:

$ wget --no-check-certificate https://packages.rhodecode.com/install-rhodecode-ce.sh

Give execute permission to the installation script:

$ chmod +x install-rhodecode-ce.sh

Then run the installation script:

$ sudo ./install-rhodecode-ce.sh

During the installation process, you will be prompted to enter the database settings. Here are the default settings:

  • Hostname: localhost
  • Port: 5432
  • Database name: rhodecode
  • Username: rhodecode
  • Password: rhodecode

Step 4: Configure RhodeCode

To configure RhodeCode, navigate to the installed RhodeCode directory using the following command:

$ cd /opt/rhodecode

Create a configuration file:

$ sudo tee rhodecode.ini <<EOF
[rhodecode-config]
# Enter your domain name
branding_site_domain = yourdomain.com

# Enter your email address
branding_email_from = [email protected]

# Enter the details of your smtp server
smtp_server = smtp.yourserver.com
smtp_port = 587
smtp_username = username
smtp_password = password
EOF

Start the RhodeCode service:

$ sudo /etc/rc.d/rhodecode start

Step 5: Access RhodeCode

Once the installation and configuration are complete, you can access RhodeCode using your web browser. Navigate to http://your-ip-address:5000 and you will be prompted to create a new superuser account.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured RhodeCode on your NetBSD system. You can now start collaborating on your source code.