Setting Up a Custom ERP System with Odoo on ServerStadium

Introduction

Implementing Odoo on ServerStadium’s VMs or dedicated servers provides businesses with a flexible and scalable ERP solution, essential for optimizing various business processes. The combination of Odoo’s extensive suite of business applications with ServerStadium’s reliable hosting ensures high performance, data security, and uninterrupted service availability – key factors for any ERP system.

Prerequisites

• A ServerStadium VM or dedicated server with adequate resources.
• Basic knowledge of Linux server administration.
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL and Python, as they are integral to Odoo.

Step 1: Prepare Your ServerStadium Server

1. Choose an Appropriate Server: Opt for a ServerStadium server that meets the demands of your ERP workload in terms of CPU, RAM, and storage.
2. Server Setup:

   sudo apt update
   sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install PostgreSQL and Python Dependencies

1. Install PostgreSQL:

   Odoo uses PostgreSQL as its database management system:

   sudo apt install postgresql

2. Install Python Dependencies for Odoo:

   Odoo requires several Python packages:

   sudo apt install python3-pip
   sudo pip3 install -r https://raw.githubusercontent.com/odoo/odoo/master/requirements.txt

Step 3: Install and Configure Odoo

1. Download Odoo:

   Clone the Odoo repository or download the latest version:

   sudo wget https://downloads.odoo.com/odoo-key.gpg | sudo apt-key add –
   sudo sh -c 'echo "deb http://nightly.odoo.com/14.0/nightly/deb/ ./" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/odoo.list'
   sudo apt update
   sudo apt install odoo

2. Configure Odoo:

   Modify Odoo’s configuration if needed:

   sudo nano /etc/odoo/odoo.conf

   Adjust the configuration, particularly the database settings.

Step 4: Initialize and Run Odoo

1. Start the Odoo Service:

   Enable and start the Odoo service:

   sudo systemctl enable odoo
   sudo systemctl start odoo

Step 5: Access and Customize Odoo

1. Access Odoo:

   Open your browser and navigate to http://your_server_ip:8069 to access the Odoo setup screen.

2. Customize Your ERP:

   Set up your database and start installing the necessary Odoo modules for your ERP system.

Conclusion

Your custom ERP system using Odoo is now operational on a ServerStadium server, offering a powerful and integrated solution for managing various business functions. For further customization and support, visit our knowledge base or explore the ServerStadium website.