How to install Odoo on Ubuntu Using Yenthe666-Script

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Introduction:

Easy to Use: Odoo is designed to be user-friendly, even for people who aren’t tech experts.
All-in-One Powerhouse: Manage everything from sales and customers (CRM) to finances and inventory with one platform.
Open Source Advantage: Because it’s open source, you can customize Odoo to fit your specific business needs without breaking the bank on licensing fees.
Grows with You: Odoo is scalable, so it can work for your business whether you’re just starting out or already well-established.
Supportive Community: Never feel lost! The Odoo community is full of helpful people and resources to answer your questions.

Here’s why Odoo is different:

United Front: Odoo keeps all your business tools in one place, so you don’t have to deal with multiple disconnected systems. This makes everything run smoother and saves you time.
Your Way, Your Rules: Because it’s open source, you can customize Odoo to work exactly how you want it to. This gives your business a leg up in today’s ever-changing world.

Who can benefit from Odoo?

Small and Medium Businesses: Odoo is a great choice for small and medium businesses because it’s affordable and powerful.
E-commerce Businesses: Odoo has everything you need to run your online store, including tools for managing products, customers, and orders.
Service-Based Businesses: Odoo helps you manage projects, track time, and send invoices, making it perfect for businesses that provide services.
Manufacturers: Odoo can streamline your operations with features for inventory management, production planning, and quality control.

Ready to take your business to the next level?

Odoo is a powerful and versatile business management software that can help you grow and succeed. It’s easy to use, affordable, and can be customized to fit your specific needs. With a supportive community and a wide range of features, Odoo is a great option for businesses of all sizes.

Installation

1. Minimum Requirements for Ubuntu Server:

Before installing Odoo, ensure your Ubuntu server meets the minimum requirements:

Fully Qualified Domain Name: One domain/subdomain and its A-record mapped with server public IP.
Operating System: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Long Term Support) is recommended for stability and security.
Memory (RAM): At least 2GB RAM, although 4GB or more is advisable for optimal performance.
Processor: A multi-core processor to handle concurrent requests efficiently.
Storage: 20GB of free disk space for the Odoo application and its associated files.
Internet Connection: A stable internet connection for downloading dependencies during installation.

2. Releasing Necessary Ports with UFW:

Odoo relies on specific ports for communication. Use UFW to allow traffic on these ports:

sudo ufw allow 22/tcp
sudo ufw allow 8069/tcp
sudo ufw allow 443/tcp
sudo ufw allow 80/tcp
sudo ufw status

## if Firewall not enable then you need also run
sudo ufw enable

## Verify the changes
sudo ufw status

Ensure that the output includes entries allowing traffic on ports 8069, 443, 80. and 22.

3. Installing Odoo with Yenthe666’s InstallScript:

Begin by accessing the GitHub repository Yenthe666/InstallScript. Clone the repository to your Ubuntu server using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/Yenthe666/InstallScript.git

## Navigate to the InstallScript directory:
cd InstallScript

## Make the script executable
chmod +x odoo_install.sh

Modify the parameter of odoo_install.sh as you wish

There are a few things you can configure, this is the most used list:
OE_USER will be the username for the system user.
GENERATE_RANDOM_PASSWORD if this is set to True the script will generate a random password, if set to False we'll set the password that is configured in OE_SUPERADMIN. By default the value is True and the script will generate a random and secure password.
INSTALL_WKHTMLTOPDF set to False if you do not want to install Wkhtmltopdf, if you want to install it you should set it to True.
OE_PORT is the port where Odoo should run on, for example 8069.
OE_VERSION is the Odoo version to install, for example 16.0 for Odoo V16.
IS_ENTERPRISE will install the Enterprise version on top of 16.0 if you set it to True, set it to False if you want the community version of Odoo 16.
OE_SUPERADMIN is the master password for this Odoo installation.
INSTALL_NGINX is set to False by default. Set this to True if you want to install Nginx.
WEBSITE_NAME Set the website name here for nginx configuration
ENABLE_SSL Set this to True to install certbot and configure nginx with https using a free Let's Encrypted certificate
ADMIN_EMAIL Email is needed to register for Let's Encrypt registration. Replace the default placeholder with an email of your organisation.
INSTALL_NGINX and ENABLE_SSL must be set to True and the placeholder in ADMIN_EMAIL must be replaced with a valid email address for certbot installation

Execute the script:

sudo ./odoo_install.sh

Follow the on-screen instructions to configure Odoo, including setting up the master password and entering database details. and after completion, you can open odoo in any browser window: https://your-domain.com

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