How to Install Evergreen on OpenSUSE Latest

Evergreen is an open-source integrated library system (ILS) designed to manage the daily operations of libraries of all types and sizes. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Evergreen on OpenSUSE Latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation, ensure that you have:

• A user account with administrative privileges
• A stable internet connection
• Access to the terminal

Step 1: Update the System

Before installing any software, update the system to the latest version:

sudo zypper update

Step 2: Install Evergreen Dependencies

Evergreen requires several dependencies to run smoothly. Run the following command to install all required dependencies:

sudo zypper install postgresql-server postgresql-devel nodejs14 yarn python3 python3-devel python3-pip python3-setuptools python3-wheel perl-Image-ExifTool perl-DBD-Pg

Step 3: Install and Configure PostgreSQL

Evergreen uses PostgreSQL as its database system. Install and configure it using the commands below:

sudo systemctl enable postgresql.service
sudo systemctl start postgresql.service
sudo -i -u postgres
createuser -P evergreen
createdb -l C -E utf-8 -O evergreen -T template0 evergreen

You will be prompted to enter a password for the evergreen user.

Step 4: Install Evergreen

Clone the Evergreen repository from GitHub:

git clone https://github.com/evergreen-ci/evergreen.git
cd evergreen

Create a virtual environment and activate it:

python3 -m venv virt
source virt/bin/activate

Install the Evergreen dependencies using pip:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Configure Evergreen:

./configure

Install Evergreen:

yarn install
./evergreen.sh install

Step 5: Start Evergreen

Start Evergreen using the following command:

./evergreen.sh start

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Evergreen on OpenSUSE Latest. You can now start using Evergreen to manage your library operations.