Odoo is an open-source ERP and CRM solution that enables businesses to conduct activities such as accounting, inventory, and sales, among others. However, setting it up on Ubuntu is not easy because of dependencies and configuration steps. At DedicatedCore, we’ve assisted several clients in deploying Odoo on our highly performant Ubuntu 24.04 LTS servers. This guide puts all those experiences into a clear process for the installation of Odoo 18.
Using a source installation within a Python virtual environment, this is a flexible, superior installation type that is best for both developers and businesses. Here understand for sysadmins and businessmen who want to run Odoo as smoothly as possible and with the most from the great reliability of our hosting solutions. So, let’s get started with a pretty straightforward installation process.
Requirements & Pre-Installation Tips
Installing Odoo 18 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS requires a certain set of prerequisites to be in place and a few configurations. It should be comparatively simpler to deploy Odoo on its Ubuntu servers, while this section covers the basics of faultless setups within our setup.
System Requirements
- Operating System: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, for stability and compatibility with Odoo 18.
- Hardware: Minimum 2 GB RAM, 2 CPU cores, 20 GB SSD; recommended 4 GB RAM, 4 CPU cores, 40 GB SSD. DedicatedCore’s VPS with SSD ensures excellent speed while accessing databases.
- Software: Python 3.10+, PostgreSQL 15, Git, Node.js, npm, and wkhtmltopdf.
- Networking: Static IP for accessing Odoo from the public, supported by stable networking.
Pre-Installation Tips
- Update System – The initial activity is to check that your system is up to date: sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y. This ensures compatibility.
- Create User- For security purposes, it is always a good idea to create a separate non-root user: sudo adduser –system –group –home /opt/odoo odoo.
- Install Tools-curl, git, and nano: sudo apt install -y curl git nano.
- Checklist Script-Confirm readiness (place in a file named check_odoo.sh, chmod +x check_odoo.sh, and run a ./check_odoo.sh):
Why Install Odoo: Overview
Odoo is an open-source ERP and CRM platform streamlining business tasks like accounting and inventory. Its modular design suits small to medium businesses. This guide details installing Odoo 18 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS using DedicatedCore’s reliable servers for optimal performance. Here’s why Odoo matters and its benefits.
- Cost-Effective: Odoo’s free Community Edition cuts software costs, paired with an affordable VPS.
- Flexible: Thousands of modules adapt to retail or manufacturing needs, running smoothly on Ubuntu.
- Scalable: Odoo grows with you, supported by DedicatedCore’s scalable infrastructure.
Odoo on DedicatedCore’s Ubuntu servers delivers a cost-efficient, scalable ERP solution for your business.
Basic Information about Installing Odoo:
Odoo is a kind of open-source ERP and CRM software that assists businesses in all functions, such as accounting and inventory. It is the modular design that makes it suitable for small to medium enterprises. This guide is meant for the installation process for Odoo version 18 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, using DedicatedCore’s reliable servers for performance reasons. Here is why Odoo matters and its benefits.
Reasons for Installing Odoo-
A Cost-effective Measure: The free Community Edition of Odoo not only relieves most software costs paid by businesses but also gives value when paired with DedicatedCore’s cheap VPS.
Costs less: Odoo frees you from most software expenses a business incurs, collectively offering value with the cheap VPS by DedicatedCore.
Flexible: Thousands of modules can be adapted for retail or manufacturing needs and run smoothly on Ubuntu. Scalable: Odoo grows with you, supported by DedicatedCore’s scalable infrastructure.
The Key Questions
- How does Odoo help small and medium businesses?
Odoo does not limit businesses from starting on a small scale and then extending, with no worries on the uptime scale that is also provided by DedicatedCore.
- Why not just use Ubuntu for Odoo?
It is stable and compatible; with added optimization of the DedicatedCore server, it becomes beyond comparison: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.
- How does dedicatedCore help Odoo in scaling?
The VPS from DedicatedCore scales what it has, such as CPU, RAM, etc. Thus, Odoo economically handles the increasing requirements laid on it. By hosting Odoo on DedicatedCore’s Ubuntu servers, you get a cost-efficient, scalable ERP solution for your business.
Installation Steps and Procedure
Your DedicatedCore Ubuntu 24.04 LTS server is now all set for the installation of Odoo 18. In this section, we shall provide a step-by-step guide that facilitates the setting up of Odoo with source installation in a Python virtual environment, thereby guaranteeing flexibility and performance on the reliable infrastructure of DedicatedCore. The steps outlined will help Odoo run smoothly on your system.
Step 1: Install Dependencies
Odoo needs specific packages for the backend and frontend. Install them with:
sudo apt install -y python3-dev python3-pip python3-venv libxml2-dev libxslt1-dev libldap2-dev libsasl2-dev libssl-dev libpq-dev build-essential wkhtmltopdf nodejs npm
DedicatedCore’s SSD-based servers ensure fast package installation, minimizing setup time.
Step 2: Set Up PostgreSQL
Odoo uses PostgreSQL as its database. Install and configure it:
sudo apt install -y postgresql sudo systemctl enable postgresql sudo systemctl start postgresql
Create a PostgreSQL user for Odoo:
sudo -u postgres createuser -s odoo sudo -u postgres createdb odoo
DedicatedCore’s high-performance servers optimize database queries for Odoo.
Step 3: Clone Odoo Repository
Switch to the Odoo user and clone the Odoo 18 source code:
sudo su - odoo -s /bin/bash git clone https://github.com/odoo/odoo.git --depth 1 --branch 18.0 /opt/odoo/odoo
Exit the Odoo user session: exit.
Step 4: Create and Activate Virtual Environment
Set up a Python virtual environment to isolate Odoo’s dependencies:
sudo python3 -m venv /opt/odoo/venv sudo chown -R odoo:odoo /opt/odoo/venv sudo su - odoo -s /bin/bash source /opt/odoo/venv/bin/activate
Install Python dependencies:
pip install --upgrade pip pip install -r /opt/odoo/odoo/requirements.txt
Step 5: Install Node.js Dependencies
Odoo’s frontend requires JavaScript assets. Install them:
npm install -g less
Exit the Odoo user session: exit.
Step 6: Configure Odoo
Create a configuration file:
sudo mkdir /etc/odoo sudo nano /etc/odoo/odoo.conf
Add:
[options] admin_passwd = your_secure_password db_host = localhost db_port = 5432 db_user = odoo db_password = false addons_path = /opt/odoo/odoo/addons
Set permissions: sudo chown odoo:odoo /etc/odoo/odoo.conf.
Step 7: Run Odoo
Start Odoo to test the installation:
sudo su - odoo -s /bin/bash source /opt/odoo/venv/bin/activate python3 /opt/odoo/odoo/odoo-bin -c /etc/odoo/odoo.conf
Access Odoo at http://your_server_ip:8069. DedicatedCore’s stable networking ensures reliable access.
Step 8: Verify Installation
To confirm Odoo is running, check its status in another terminal:
ps aux | grep odoo
This command lists Odoo processes, a quick way to verify functionality on DedicatedCore’s servers.
Reconciliation Resources
Here are some important resources for the installation and configuration of Odoo 18 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, along with troubleshooting and optimization. This collection of resources is to complement DedicatedCore’s credible hosting infrastructure to enable you to have the right tools in place for high-performance ERP.
- Odoo Official Documentation: Descriptive guidelines for installation, configuration, and module management to read and follow. Visit docs.odoo.com for detailed instructions customized to Odoo 18.
- Odoo Community Forum: Use it to ask questions and solve problems with other Odoo users. Access it at forum.odoo.com.
- DedicatedCore Knowledge Base: It offers server-specific guidance for Odoo on Ubuntu performance tuning and security. Find practical guides at dedicatedcore.com/knowledge-base.
- PostgreSQL Documentation: The basic document you should read for any database management. Check out postgresql.org/docs about managing your backend in Odoo.
- Ubuntu Server Guide: It covers various tasks of system administration. The guide is available on help.ubuntu.com/lts/serverguide.
Use these materials with DedicatedCore support to make your Odoo instance work well and effectively.
Final Words on Installing Odoo on Ubuntu
You’ve now installed Odoo 18 on Ubuntu 24.04, ready to streamline your business operations. At DedicatedCore, we’ve seen how a properly configured ERP on our Ubuntu servers can boost efficiency. This setup positions you to take full advantage of Odoo’s features. To simplify server management. Consider adding a bash alias to your .bashrc, such as alias odoo-start=’source /path/to/venv/bin/activate && odoo-bin’, for quick access to your Odoo instance.
This small tweak works seamlessly on DedicatedCore’s infrastructure. With Odoo running, you can explore its modules to customize your workflow. For further optimization or troubleshooting, DedicatedCore’s support and knowledge base are available. Available to keep your system performing at its best. Continue refining your setup to meet your business needs, and rely on our servers for consistent reliability.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do Dependency Errors occur during Installation?
It may occur, so install the rest of the packages using sudo apt install -y <package> and look at the logs with tail -f /opt/odoo/odoo/odoo.log for an error.
2. Is it possible to install older Odoo Versions on Ubuntu 24.04?
Yes, but Odoo 18 is the recommended version. The Odoo branch will be cloned to the desired branch (like–branch 17.0) from the Odoo repository.
3. Why is my Odoo slow after Installation?
Low RAM or CPU may cause lag. Make sure a minimum of 4 GB of RAM and 4 CPU cores are available and optimized PostgreSQL performance.
4. How can I secure my Odoo Instance?
Use a strong admin password inside Odoo.conf, use HTTPS connections, and local access to the database only for security.
