How to Install μlogger on Ubuntu Server Latest

μlogger is a server that helps to record GPS tracks from users' mobiles. This server is based on Flask and uses a PostgreSQL database to store data. The installation procedure for μlogger on Ubuntu is as follows:

Prerequisites

Before installing μlogger on Ubuntu, ensure you have the following requirements:

  • Ubuntu Server latest installation
  • SSH access
  • sudo privileges
  • Python version 3.6 or later
  • pip3 (Python package manager)
  • PostgreSQL server version 10 or later
  • Git client

Installation

1. Update the server

First, update your Ubuntu server system by running the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

2. Install Python and pip3

Next, install Python and pip3 packages by running the following command:

sudo apt install python3 python3-pip -y

3. Install PostgreSQL

Install the PostgreSQL server by running the following command:

sudo apt install postgresql postgresql-contrib -y

After PostgreSQL is installed, create a new database and a new user for μlogger:

sudo -u postgres psql

Now, create a new database for μlogger:

CREATE DATABASE ulogger;

Create a new user for μlogger with a password:

CREATE USER ulogger WITH PASSWORD 'password';

Grant all privileges to the ulogger database for the ulogger user:

GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON DATABASE ulogger TO ulogger;

Exit from the postgresql client:

\q

4. Install Git

Install the Git client by running the following command:

sudo apt install git -y

5. Clone the μlogger repository

Clone the μlogger repository with the following command:

git clone https://github.com/bfabiszewski/ulogger-server.git

6. Install μlogger

Move to the μlogger-server directory created after cloning the repository:

cd ulogger-server

Install the required Python packages by running:

sudo pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Copy the .env.example file to .env by running:

cp .env.example .env

Next, configure the .env file to include the following:

DATABASE_URL = postgresql://ulogger:password@localhost:5432/ulogger

Create the database schema and tables by running the following command:

python3 manage.py create_db

Finally, start the μlogger server:

python3 manage.py runserver

Conclusion

In conclusion, the above steps guide you through the installation of μlogger on Ubuntu. Once you've completed the setup, you can access the server at http://localhost:5000. Remember to configure your mobile application's URL to get the GPS tracks.