How to install Odoo on Ubuntu Using Yenthe666-Script

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.

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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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