How to Install OFBiz on NixOS Latest

OFBiz is an open-source enterprise resource planning (ERP) software from the Apache Foundation. It is written in Java and provides modular and customizable business solutions for organizations of all sizes. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install OFBiz on NixOS latest.

Prerequisites

You need to have a NixOS latest installed NixOS 21.05 or above.

Step 1 - Update the System

Before getting started, update the system by executing the following command:

sudo nixos-rebuild switch

Step 2 - Install Java

OFBiz requires Java Development Kit (JDK) version 8 or later. Execute the following command to install OpenJDK 11:

sudo nix-env -iA nixos.openjdk11

Verify the installed Java version by running:

java -version

Step 3 - Download and Extract OFBiz

Download the latest version of OFBiz from the official website by executing the following command:

wget https://archive.apache.org/dist/ofbiz/apache-ofbiz-17.12.03.zip

Extract the downloaded ZIP file to the /opt directory by running:

sudo unzip apache-ofbiz-17.12.03.zip -d /opt

Rename the extracted directory to ofbiz by executing:

sudo mv /opt/apache-ofbiz-17.12.03 /opt/ofbiz

Step 4 - Start OFBiz

Navigate to the OFBiz directory by running:

cd /opt/ofbiz

Start OFBiz by executing the following command:

./gradlew ofbiz

It may take a few minutes to start the OFBiz server. Wait until the message "OFBiz is ready" appears on the console.

Step 5 - Access OFBiz

Once OFBiz is started, you can access it by opening a web browser and entering http://localhost:8080 in the address bar. You will see the OFBiz home page on the screen.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed OFBiz on NixOS latest. Now, you can customize and use the software according to your business requirements.