How to Install OCS Inventory NG on Void Linux

OCS Inventory NG is an open-source asset management and inventory tracking software. It helps in managing an organization's hardware and software inventory by providing detailed information about the devices and software details. This tutorial will guide you on how to install OCS Inventory NG on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, make sure that your system has the following prerequisites installed:

  • Void Linux installed on your system
  • Root privileges
  • Internet connection

Step 1: Update the System

Before installing the OCS Inventory NG, it is recommended to update and upgrade the system packages to their latest versions. To do this, open the terminal and run the following command:

xbps-install -Syu

Step 2: Install Apache Web Server

OCS Inventory NG requires a web server to function properly. Apache is one of the most commonly used web servers. To install Apache on your Void Linux system, run the following command in the terminal:

xbps-install apache

Once the installation is complete, start the Apache webserver and enable it to start at boot time with the following command:

ln -s /etc/sv/apache /var/service/

Step 3: Install MySQL Server

OCS Inventory NG requires a database server to store its data. MySQL is the most commonly used database server. To install MySQL on your Void Linux, run the following command:

xbps-install mysql mysql-client

Once the installation is complete, start the MySQL server and enable it to start at boot time using the following command:

ln -s /etc/sv/mysql /var/service/

Step 4: Install OCS Inventory NG

To install the OCS Inventory NG on your Void Linux, follow these steps:

  1. Install the required packages:

    xbps-install php-fpm php-mysqli php-gd php-xmlrpc php-curl php-zip php-mbstring php-xml

  2. Download the OCS Inventory NG package from their official website.

  3. Extract the package using the following command:

    tar xzf OCSNG_UNIX_SERVER-x.y.z.tar.gz

  4. Navigate to the extracted directory:

    cd OCSNG_UNIX_SERVER-x.y.z

  5. Run the installation script to install OCS Inventory NG:

    sh setup.sh

  6. Follow the prompts of the installation wizard to complete the installation. You will be asked to provide the MySQL root password and other details.

  7. Once the installation is complete, start the OCS Inventory NG service:

    ln -s /etc/sv/ocsinventory-server /var/service/

Step 5: Access OCS Inventory NG Web Interface

OCS Inventory NG web interface is accessible through a web browser. Open your web browser and navigate to the following URL:

http://<your-server-ip>/ocsreports/

You will be prompted to provide the OCS Inventory NG web console administrator credentials.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed OCS Inventory NG on your Void Linux system. You can now use it to manage your hardware and software inventory.