Installing GraphHopper on OpenSUSE

GraphHopper is an open-source routing engine used for solving complex routing problems. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install GraphHopper on latest OpenSUSE release.

Prerequisites

• OpenSUSE latest version
• Java 8 or later
• Internet connectivity

Step 1: Install Java

GraphHopper requires Java 8 or later. If you don't already have Java installed, use the following commands to install OpenJDK 8 on OpenSUSE:

sudo zypper install java-1_8_0-openjdk

Verify that Java is installed correctly by running the following command:

java -version

Step 2: Download GraphHopper

Download the latest GraphHopper version from their official website: https://graphhopper.com. After downloading, extract the GraphHopper file to your desired location.

tar xvzf graphhopper-x.x.x.tar.gz

Step 3: Run GraphHopper

Navigate to the GraphHopper installation directory and use the following command to start the GraphHopper server:

./graphhopper.sh web

Open a web browser and go to http://localhost:8989 to access the GraphHopper server.

Step 4: Configure GraphHopper

GraphHopper provides various configuration options. These options are set in the config.yml file located in the GraphHopper installation directory. You can customize this file according to your own preferences.

Conclusion

By following the above steps, you can easily install GraphHopper on the latest OpenSUSE release. You can now use GraphHopper to solve routing problems and optimize travel routes.