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FoodSoft is an open-source software for managing food delivery services, primarily designed for cafeteria and restaurant management. This guide will walk you through installing FoodSoft on AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Debian, and Ubuntu.

Prerequisites:

Before starting the installation, ensure the following:

• A server running AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Debian, or Ubuntu.
• Root or sudo access to your server.
• Ruby, PostgreSQL, and other dependencies installed.
• A domain or subdomain pointing to your server.

Step 1: Update the System

Make sure all system packages are up-to-date.

• For Ubuntu/Debian:

• For AlmaLinux/Rocky Linux:

Step 2: Install Required Software

FoodSoft requires Ruby, PostgreSQL, and several other dependencies. Let’s install them.

1. Install Ruby and required packages:

• For Ubuntu/Debian:

• For AlmaLinux/Rocky Linux:

2. Install PostgreSQL (FoodSoft uses PostgreSQL for its database):

• For Ubuntu/Debian:

• For AlmaLinux/Rocky Linux:

Step 3: Configure PostgreSQL Database

1. Start PostgreSQL and log into the PostgreSQL shell:

2. Create a PostgreSQL user and database for FoodSoft:

Step 4: Install FoodSoft

1. Clone the FoodSoft repository from GitHub:

2. Install FoodSoft dependencies using Bundler:

Step 5: Configure FoodSoft

1. the example configuration files:

2. the database configuration:

Update the database settings to reflect the PostgreSQL username and password you created earlier:

Step 6: Set Up the Database

1. Run the database migrations:

2. Precompile assets:

Step 7: Start FoodSoft

1. Start the FoodSoft server:

FoodSoft should now be running on port 3000 by default. You can access it via http://yourdomain.com:3000.

Step 8: Set Up FoodSoft to Start on Boot (Optional)

1. Create a systemd service file for FoodSoft:

2. Add the following content:

3. Enable and start the FoodSoft service:

Step 9: Access FoodSoft in the Browser

Open your browser and visit http://yourdomain.com:3000. You should now be able to access the FoodSoft web interface.

Step 10: Secure the Application with SSL (Optional)

For production environments, it is recommended to secure FoodSoft with SSL. You can use Let’s Encrypt to obtain a free SSL certificate.

1. Install Certbot:

• For Ubuntu/Debian:

• For AlmaLinux/Rocky Linux:

2. Obtain an SSL certificate:

3. Restart NGINX to apply the SSL configuration.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed FoodSoft on your AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Debian, or Ubuntu server. You can now manage your food delivery or cafeteria services with ease.