How to install GeneWeb on Ubuntu Server Latest

GeneWeb is a free, open-source software that allows you to create and manage a genealogy database on your computer or server. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install GeneWeb on Ubuntu Server Latest using the command line.

Step 1 - Update your system packages

Before installing any software, it is best to ensure that your system packages are up-to-date. Run the following commands:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade

Step 2 - Install required packages

To install GeneWeb on Ubuntu Server, you need to install some required packages. Run the following command:

sudo apt-get install -y ocaml-libdb-dev libgd-dev libxapian-dev

Step 3 - Download GeneWeb

Download the GeneWeb software from the official website. You can do this from the command line using the following command:

sudo wget https://mirrors.kernel.org/debian/pool/main/g/geneweb/geneweb_7.00-2.debian.tar.xz

Step 4 - Extract GeneWeb

Extract the GeneWeb software using the following command:

sudo tar -xf geneweb_7.00-2.debian.tar.xz

Step 5 - Compile GeneWeb

Compile the GeneWeb software using the following command:

cd geneweb-7.00
sudo make all
sudo make opt

Step 6 - Install GeneWeb

Install the GeneWeb software using the following command:

sudo make install

Step 7 - Create a GeneWeb database

To create a GeneWeb database, you need to run the following command:

sudo gwd -init -dbdir /var/lib/geneweb/mygeneweb

This will create a new database in the /var/lib/geneweb/mygeneweb directory.

Step 8 - Test GeneWeb

To test the GeneWeb installation, run the following command:

sudo gwd -dbdir /var/lib/geneweb/mygeneweb

This will start the GeneWeb server. You can now access the GeneWeb software using a web browser by navigating to http://<server-ip>:2317/.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed GeneWeb on Ubuntu Server Latest.