How to Install OpenTripPlanner on OpenBSD

OpenBSD is a free and secure operating system that provides a high level of support for its users. OpenTripPlanner, on the other hand, is a tool designed for transportation management and trip planning. This tutorial is aimed to guide you through the process of installing OpenTripPlanner on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, you will need the following:

  • An OpenBSD instance up and running
  • Root access to the server
  • An active internet connection

Steps to Install OpenTripPlanner

  1. Update the package list and upgrade existing packages by running the following command:
pkg_add -u
  1. Install the required packages by running the following command:
pkg_add openjdk-11.0.2p9 ttf-dejavu unzip tomcat
  1. Set up the Tomcat service by running the following commands:
rcctl enable tomcat
rcctl start tomcat
  1. Download OpenTripPlanner by running the following command:
wget https://repo1.maven.org/maven2/org/opentripplanner/otp/$OTP_VERSION/otp-$OTP_VERSION-shaded.jar

Note: Replace $OTP_VERSION with the desired version number. For example, if you want to download OpenTripPlanner version 1.4.0, then replace $OTP_VERSION with 1.4.0.

  1. Move the downloaded jar file to Tomcat's webapps directory by running the following command:
mv otp-$OTP_VERSION-shaded.jar /usr/local/share/tomcat/webapps/otp.jar
  1. Restart the Tomcat service for the changes to take effect by running the following command:
rcctl restart tomcat
  1. Visit http://localhost:8080/otp in your web browser to verify the installation.

Conclusion

In conclusion, OpenTripPlanner is a powerful tool that helps to manage transportation and trip planning. By following these simple steps, you can quickly install it on your OpenBSD server and start using it. Good luck!