How to Install OpenOlitor on Ubuntu Server Latest
OpenOlitor is an open-source platform designed to support farmers, gardeners, beekeepers, and other enthusiasts in their organic and biodynamic farming endeavors. It is available for free from the official OpenOlitor website.
To get started with OpenOlitor, you need to install it on your Ubuntu Server. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process.
Prerequisites
Before you start, ensure that you have a server running the latest version of Ubuntu Server. Also, make sure you have root privileges or a user account with sudo privileges.
Installing OpenOlitor
Follow these steps to install OpenOlitor on your Ubuntu Server:
First, update your system's package index by running the following command:
sudo apt updateInstall the required dependencies by running the command below:
sudo apt install git python python-pip python-dev python-setuptools python-virtualenv python-mysqldb mysql-serverCreate MySQL database by running the following command:
mysql -u root -pCREATE DATABASE openolitor; GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON openolitor.* TO 'openolitor_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password'; FLUSH PRIVILEGES; exit
Note: Replace 'password' with your desired password.
Clone the OpenOlitor source code from GitHub by running the following command:
git clone https://github.com/OpenOlitor/OpenOlitor.gitNavigate to the OpenOlitor directory and create a virtual environment by running these two commands:
cd OpenOlitor/virtualenv -p python2.7 venvActivate the virtual environment by running the following command:
source venv/bin/activateInstall OpenOlitor dependencies using pip by running the following command:
pip install -r requirements.txtCreate a local_settings.py file by running the following command:
cp openolitor/settings/local_settings.example.py openolitor/settings/local_settings.pyModify the local_settings.py file by running this:
nano openolitor/settings/local_settings.pyModify the database settings for the openolitor_user created at step 3, add the necessary secret key and other settings that you may need.
Migrate the database by running the following command:
python manage.py migrateCreate a superuser for the OpenOlitor app by running this:
python manage.py createsuperuserFollow the prompts to set up a username, email, and password for the superuser.
Start the OpenOlitor app using this command:
python manage.py runserver 0.0.0.0:8000This will start the app on port 8000. You can now access the app by visiting http://your_server_ip:8000.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed OpenOlitor on your Ubuntu Server. You can now start using the app by creating and managing your farming projects, tracking your harvests, and collaborating with the OpenOlitor community.