How to Install Odoo on Ubuntu Server Latest

Odoo is a useful business management software that can be used for various purposes like finances, HR, sales, and much more. It has different modules that help businesses to increase their productivity and profits. In this guide, we will cover the installation of Odoo on Ubuntu server latest.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the installation, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A server running Ubuntu 18.04 or 20.04.
• A non-root user with sudo privileges.
• An active internet connection.

Step 1: Update and Upgrade the System

Before we begin, it is essential to update your system with the latest packages. You can do this by running the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install PostgreSQL

Odoo requires PostgreSQL database management system to store data. You can install it by running the given command:

sudo apt install postgresql

After the installation is finished, you need to create a PostgreSQL user and database for Odoo. You can do this by running the following commands:

sudo su - postgres
createuser --createdb --username postgres --no-createrole --no-superuser odoo
createdb --owner odoo odoo
exit

Step 3: Install Dependencies

Odoo requires some dependencies to install and run correctly. You can install these by running the following command:

sudo apt install git python3-pip build-essential wget python3-dev python3-venv python3-wheel libfreetype6-dev libxml2-dev libzip-dev libldap2-dev libsasl2-dev libssl-dev nodejs npm

Step 4: Download Odoo

You can download the latest version of Odoo from the official website or by running the following command:

wget https://nightly.odoo.com/14.0/nightly/deb/odoo_14.0.latest_all.deb

Step 5: Install Odoo

After downloading the package, you can install Odoo by running the following command:

sudo apt install ./odoo_14.0.latest_all.deb

Step 6: Configure Odoo

After the installation is complete, you need to configure Odoo. You can do this by editing the configuration file located at /etc/odoo/odoo.conf. You can use your favorite editor to edit the file.

sudo nano /etc/odoo/odoo.conf

In the configuration file, you need to change the following parameters:

;admin_passwd = admin
db_host = False
db_port = False
db_user = odoo
db_password = False

After editing the configuration file, you need to restart the Odoo service by running the following command:

sudo systemctl restart odoo
sudo systemctl enable odoo

Step 7: Access Odoo

After completing all the steps, Odoo is now installed and ready for use. You can access it by opening your web browser and entering the URL http://your_server_ip:8069. You can log in using the credentials admin and the password you have set in the configuration file.

Conclusion

In this guide, we have installed Odoo on Ubuntu server latest. Make sure to keep your system updated and secure. You can explore the different modules and features of Odoo and use it to manage your business more efficiently.