How to Install OSEM on NixOS Latest

OSEM is an open-source event management solution that helps organizers manage conferences and events effectively. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing OSEM on the latest version of NixOS.

Step 1: Update the System

Before proceeding with the installation, it is essential to update the system to the latest version. You can update the system by running the following command:

sudo nixos-rebuild switch

This command will download and install the latest system files and packages. Wait until the process is complete before proceeding to the next step.

Step 2: Install Required Packages

To install OSEM, we need to install some packages that are required for the application to run. These packages include PostgresSQL, Ruby, and some additional packages.

To install these packages, run the following command:

sudo nix-env --install postgresql ruby rubygems maxima imagemagick libxml2 zlib

Wait for the packages to install before proceeding to the next step.

Step 3: Install OSEM

Once you have installed the necessary packages, you can proceed to install OSEM. The first step is to clone the OSEM repository from Github.

Run the following command to clone the repository:

sudo git clone https://github.com/openSUSE/osem.git

Next, navigate into the OSEM folder by running the following command:

cd osem

Finally, run the following command to install OSEM:

sudo bundle install --without=test

This command will install all the required gems and dependencies for OSEM to run.

Step 4: Configure OSEM

Once you have installed OSEM, you need to configure it before you can use it. Navigate to the config folder by running the following command:

cd config

Next, copy the database.yml.example file to database.yml by running the following command:

sudo cp database.yml.example database.yml

Open the database.yml file and configure it to match your database settings.

Step 5: Start OSEM

Once you have configured OSEM, you can start the application by running the following command:

sudo rails server

The OSEM application is now running, and you can access it by visiting http://localhost:3000 in your web browser.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install OSEM on the latest version of NixOS. With OSEM, you can manage your events and conferences effectively. You can now start creating your events and managing them with ease.