How to Install OSIAM on Void Linux

OSIAM is an open-source identity and access management system that can be used to manage user permissions, user profiles, and group memberships. In this tutorial, we will discuss how to install OSIAM on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before installing OSIAM on Void Linux, you need to have the following prerequisites:

  • A running instance of Void Linux
  • Root privileges to install packages and make changes to the system
  • A terminal to run commands

Step 1: Update the System

Before proceeding with the installation process, it is recommended to update the system to ensure that all the packages are up-to-date. To update the system, run the following command:

xbps-install -Syu

Step 2: Install PostgreSQL

OSIAM requires a PostgreSQL database to store user information. To install PostgreSQL on Void Linux, run the following command:

xbps-install -S postgresql

After the installation is complete, start the PostgreSQL service and enable it to start automatically at boot time by running the following commands:

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

Step 3: Install OSIAM

To install OSIAM on Void Linux, follow the below steps:

  1. Add the OSIAM package repository to your system by running the following command:
echo "repository=https://repo.osiam.org/void/repo" >> /etc/xbps.d/10-osiam-repo.conf
  1. Update the package index to reflect the newly added package repository by running the following command:
xbps-install -S
  1. Finally, install OSIAM and its dependencies by running the following command:
xbps-install -S osiam

Step 4: Configure OSIAM

After installing OSIAM, you need to configure it to be able to use it. The configuration file is located at /etc/osiam/configuration.toml.

You can either modify the default configuration or copy it to a new file and then edit it. Here is an example command to copy the configuration file:

cp /etc/osiam/configuration.toml /etc/osiam/configuration_custom.toml

You can edit the newly created file using any text editor.

In the configuration file, you need to specify the PostgreSQL details and other configuration options such as OAuth2 provider, user service provider, and email provider.

Step 5: Start OSIAM

After configuring OSIAM, start the OSIAM service and enable it to start automatically at boot time by running the following commands:

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

Now, OSIAM is running on your Void Linux installation. You can access the OSIAM web interface by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8080.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have discussed how to install OSIAM on Void Linux. By following the above steps, you can install and configure OSIAM to manage users, groups, and permissions on your system.