GLPI Installation

Release 9.5

GLPI Project, Teclib’

Oct 09, 2020

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1 Prerequisites 3
1.1 Web server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2 PHP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2.1 Mandatory extensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2.2 Optional extensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2.3 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3 Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2 Install GLPI 7
2.1 Choose a version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4 Files and directories locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.5 Post installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3 Install wizard 11
3.1 Choose lang (Select your language) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2 License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3 Install / Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.3.1 Environment checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.3.2 Database connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3.3 Database choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3.4 Database initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3.5 Telemetry informations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.3.6 End of installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

4 Timezones 19
4.1 Non windows users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.2 Windows users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.3 Grant access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

5 Update 21

6 Command line tools 23

6.1 Console options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.2 Additional install and update tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.2.1 Check requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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6.3 Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.4 Database connection configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.5 Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.6 Security key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.7 Various tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.7.1 Database schema check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.7.2 LDAP synchonization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.7.3 Task unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.8 Plugins tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.9 Migration tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.9.1 From MyISAM to InnoDB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.9.2 Missing timestamps builder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.9.3 Use timestamp data type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.9.4 Migrate Domains plugin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.9.5 Migrate Racks plugin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

7 Advanced configuration 29
7.1 SSL connection to database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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This documentation presents GLPI installation instructions.

GLPI (Gestion Libre de Parc Informatique) is a free (as in “free speech” not as in “free beer”!) asset and helpdesk
management solution accessible from a web browser built to manage all you asset management issues, from hardware
components and software inventories management to user helpdesk management.

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Prerequisites

GLPI is a Web application that will need:

• a webserver;
• PHP;
• a database.

1.1 Web server

GLPI requires a web server that supports PHP, like:

• Apache 2 (or more recent);
• Nginx;
• Microsoft IIS.

1.2 PHP

As of 9.5 release, GLPI requires PHP 7.2 or more recent.

Note: We recommend to use the most recent stable PHP release for better performances.

1.2.1 Mandatory extensions

Following PHP extensions are required for the app to work properly:
• curl: for CAS authentication, GLPI version check, Telemetry, . . . ;

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• fileinfo: to get extra informations on files;

• gd: to generate images;
• json: to get support for JSON data format;
• mbstring: to manage multi bytes characters;
• mysqli: to connect and query the database;
• session: to get user sessions support;
• zlib: to get backup and restore database functions;
• simplexml;
• xml;
• intl.

1.2.2 Optional extensions

Note: Even if those extensions are not mandatory, we advise you to install them anyways.

Following PHP extensions are required for some extra features of GLPI:
• cli: to use PHP from command line (scripts, automatic actions, and so on);
• domxml: used for CAS authentication;
• imap: used for mail collector ou user authentication;
• ldap: use LDAP directory for authentication;
• openssl: secured communications;
• xmlrpc: used for XMLRPC API.
• APCu: may be used for cache; among others (see caching configuration (in french only).

1.2.3 Configuration

PHP configuration file (php.ini) must be adapted to reflect following variables:

memory_limit = 64M ; // max memory limit

file_uploads = on ;
max_execution_time = 600 ; // not mandatory but recommended
session.auto_start = off ;
session.use_trans_sid = 0 ; // not mandatory but recommended

1.3 Database

Warning: Currently, only MySQL (5.6 minimum) and MariaDB (10.0 minimum) database servers are supported
by GLPI.

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In order to work, GLPI requires a database server.

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Install GLPI

Proceed as follow:
1. Choose a version,
2. Download the archive,
3. Install :)

2.1 Choose a version

Note: It is hightly recommended you choose the latest stable release for a production usage.

GLPI follows a semantic versioning scheme, on 3 digits. The first one is the major release, the second the minor and
the third the fix release.
Major releases may come with important incompatibilities as well as new features; minor versions may bring new
features as well, but stay perfectly compatible inside a major version.
Fixes releases will only fix reported issues without adding anything new.

2.2 Download

Warning: On GitHub, there are always two archives named Source code which should not be used.

Go to the download section of the GLPI website (or get archive directly from Github release) and choose the
glpi-{version}.tgz archive.

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2.3 Installation

GLPI installation itself is composed of three steps:

1. Uncompress the archive in your website;
2. Give your webserver write access to the files and config directories;
3. launch installation wizard (or use the command line installation script).
Once these three steps have been completed the application is ready to be used.
If you need to set advanced configuration, like SSL connection parameters, please refer to advanced configuration.

2.4 Files and directories locations

Like many other web applications, GLPI can be installed by just copying the whole directory to any web server.
However, this may be less secure.

Warning: Every file accessible directly from a web server must be considered unsafe!

GLPI stores some data in the files directory, the database access configuration is stored in the config directory,
etc. Even if GLPI provides some ways to prevent files from being accessed by the webserver directly, best practise is
to store data outside of the web root. That way, sensitive files cannot be accessed directly from the web server.
There are a few configuration directives you may use to achieve that (directives that are used in provided downstream
packages):
• GLPI_CONFIG_DIR: set path to the configuration directory;
• GLPI_VAR_DIR : set path to the files directory;
• GLPI_LOG_DIR : set path to logs files.

Note: There are many other configuration directives available, the ones we talked about are the main to take into
account for a more secure installation.

Directories choice is entirely up to you; the following example will follow the FHS recommendations.
Our GLPI instance will be installed in /var/www/glpi, a specific virtual host in the web server configuration will
reflect this path.
GLPI configuration will be stored in /etc/glpi, just copy the contents of the config directory to this place. GLPI
requires read rights on this directory to work; and write rights during the installation process.
GLPI data will be stored in /var/lib/glpi, just copy the contents of the files directory to this place. GLPI
requires read and write rights on this directory.
GLPI logs files will be stored in /var/log/glpi, there is nothing to copy here, just create the directory. GLPI
requires read and write access on this directory.
Following this instructions, we’ll create a inc/downstream.php file into GLPI directory with the following con-
tents:

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<?php
define('GLPI_CONFIG_DIR', '/etc/glpi/');

if (file_exists(GLPI_CONFIG_DIR . '/local_define.php')) {
require_once GLPI_CONFIG_DIR . '/local_define.php';
}

Warning: GLPI packages will certainly provide a inc/downstream.php file. This one must not be edited!
GLPI looks for a local_define.php file in its own config directory. If you want to use one form new config directory,
you have to load it.

Then, create a file in /etc/glpi/local_define.php with the following contents:

<?php
define('GLPI_VAR_DIR', '/var/lib/glpi');
define('GLPI_LOG_DIR', '/var/log/glpi');

Note: New in version 9.2.2.

For GLPI prior to 9.2.2, the GLPI_VAR_DIR constant did not exist and it was required to set all paths separately:

<?php
define('GLPI_VAR_DIR', '/var/lib/glpi');
define('GLPI_DOC_DIR', GLPI_VAR_DIR);
define('GLPI_CRON_DIR', GLPI_VAR_DIR . '/_cron');
define('GLPI_DUMP_DIR', GLPI_VAR_DIR . '/_dumps');
define('GLPI_GRAPH_DIR', GLPI_VAR_DIR . '/_graphs');
define('GLPI_LOCK_DIR', GLPI_VAR_DIR . '/_lock');
define('GLPI_PICTURE_DIR', GLPI_VAR_DIR . '/_pictures');
define('GLPI_PLUGIN_DOC_DIR', GLPI_VAR_DIR . '/_plugins');
define('GLPI_RSS_DIR', GLPI_VAR_DIR . '/_rss');
define('GLPI_SESSION_DIR', GLPI_VAR_DIR . '/_sessions');
define('GLPI_TMP_DIR', GLPI_VAR_DIR . '/_tmp');
define('GLPI_UPLOAD_DIR', GLPI_VAR_DIR . '/_uploads');
define('GLPI_CACHE_DIR', GLPI_VAR_DIR . '/_cache');

define('GLPI_LOG_DIR', '/var/log/glpi');

Of course, it is always possible to redefine any of those paths if needed.

2.5 Post installation

Once GLPI has been installed, you’re almost done.

An extra step would be to secure (or remove) installation directory. As an example, you can consider adding the
following to your Apache virtual host configuration (or in the glpi/install/.htaccess file):

<IfModule mod_authz_core.c>
Require local
</IfModule>
(continues on next page)

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(continued from previous page)

<IfModule !mod_authz_core.c>
order deny, allow
deny from all
allow from 127.0.0.1
allow from ::1
</IfModule>
ErrorDocument 403 "<p><b>Restricted area.</b><br />Only local access allowed.<br />
˓→Check your configuration or contact your administrator.</p>"

With this example, the install directory access will be limited to localhost only and will display an error message
otherwise. Of course, you may have to adapt this to your needs; refer to your web server’s documentation.

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Install wizard

To begin installation process, point your browser to the GLPI main address: https://\protect\T1\textbraceleftadresse_
glpi\protect\T1\textbraceright/
When GLPI is not installed; a step-by-step installation process begins.

3.1 Choose lang (Select your language)

The first step will let you choose the installation language. Select your lang, and click validate.

3.2 License

Usage of GLPI is subject to GNU license approval. Once licensing terms read and accepted, just validate the form.

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If you do not agree with licensing terms, it is not possible to continue installation process.

3.3 Install / Update

This screen allows to choose between a fresh GLPI installation or an update.

Click on install.

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3.3.1 Environment checks

This step will check if prerequisites are met. If they’re not, it is not possible to continue and an explicit error message
will tell you about what is wrong and what to do before trying again.

Some prerequisites are optionals, it will be possible to continue installation event if they’re not met.

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3.3.2 Database connection

Database connection parameters are asked.

• MySQL server: enter the path to your MySQL server, localhost or mysql.domaine.tld as example;
• MySQL user: enter user name that is allowed to connect to the Database;
• MySQL password: enter user’s password.
Once all fields are properly filled, validate the form.
A first database connection is then established. If parameters are invalid, an error message will be displayed, and
you’ll have to fix parameters and try again.

3.3.3 Database choice

Once connection to the database server is OK, you have to create or choose the database you want for your GLPI and
init it.

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There are 2 ways to go:

• use an existing database
Select this database in the displayed list. Validate to use.

Warning: Selected database contents will be destroyed on installation.

• Create a new database

Choose Create a new database, enter the database name in the relevant field and then validate to
create the base.

Warning: SQL user must be able to create new database for this option to work.

3.3.4 Database initialization

This step initializes the database with default values.

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If there is any error; pay attention to the displayed informations.

3.3.5 Telemetry informations

GLPI will ask you to share some Telemetry informations and to register. This is not mandatory.

3.3.6 End of installation

This step presents a summary of the installation and give created users list. Please pay attention to those informations
and validate to go to the app.

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Note: Default user accounts are:

• glpi/glpi admin account,
• tech/tech technical account,
• normal/normal “normal” account,
• post-only/postonly post-only account.

Warning: For obvious security concerns, you’ll have to delete or edit those accounts.
Before removing the glpi account, please make sure you have created another user with super-admin profile.

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Timezones

In order to get timezones working on a MariaDB/MySQL instance, you will have to initialize Timezones data and
grant GLPI database user read ACL on their table.

Warning: Enabling timezone support on your MySQL instance may affect other database in the same instance;
be carefull!

Warning: Currently, MySQL and MariaDB have a maximum date limited to 2038-01-19 on fields relying on
timestamp type!

4.1 Non windows users

On most systems, you’ll have to initialize timezones data from your system’s timezones:

mysql_tzinfo_to_sql /usr/share/zoneinfo | mysql -p -u root mysql

You may want to check MariaDB documentation about mysql_tzinfo_to_sql and your system documentation to know
where data are stored (if not in /usr/share/zoneinfo).
Do not forget to restart the database server once command is successfull.

4.2 Windows users

Windows does not provide timezones informations, you’ll have to download and intialize data yourself.
See MariaDB documentation about timezones.

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4.3 Grant access

Warning: Be carefull not to give your GLPI database user too large access. System tables should never grant
access to app users.

In order to list possible timezones, your GLPI database user must have read access on mysql.time_zone_name
table. Assuming your user is glpi@localhost, you should run something like:

GRANT SELECT ON `mysql`.`time_zone_name` TO 'glpi'@'localhost';

FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

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Update

Note: As for every update process, you have to backup some data before processing any upgrade:
• backup your database;
• backup your files directory;
• backup your configuration.

First, download latest GLPI version and extract files. GLPI update process is then automated. To start it, just go to
your GLPI instance URI, or (recommended) use the command line tools.
Once a new version will be installed; you will not be able to use the application until a migration has been done.
Please also note the update process will automatically disable your plugins.

Warning: You should not try to restore a database backup on a non empty database (say, a database that has been
partially migrated for any reason).
Make sure your database is empty before restoring your backup and try to update, and repeat on fail.

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Command line tools

Since GLPI 9.2.2, command line tools are provided as supported scripts and are available from the scripts directory
of the archive. On previous versions, those scripts were present in the tools directory that is not official and therefore
not in the release archive.
Since GLPI 9.4.0, command line tools are being centralized in a console application (bin/console). Calling php
bin/console from GLPI directory displays the list of available commands.

Note: If APCu is installed on your system, it may fail from command line since default configuration disables it from
command-line. To change that, set apc.enable_cli to on in your APCu configuration file.

Warning: When using cli tools, please check the system user you are currently logged in with, and permissions
on files and directories. With a wrong user, logs, cache and other files may be created with rights that would not
allow your webserver to read or write on thos files!

6.1 Console options

For every console command, following options are available:

• --config-dir=CONFIG-DIR path of configuration directory to use, relative to current working directory
(required only if a custom path is used)
• -h, --help displays command help
• --lang=LANG output language code (default value is existing GLPI “language” configuration or “en_GB”)
• -n, --no-interaction disable command interactive questions
• --no-plugins disable GLPI plugins during command execution
• -q, --quiet disable command output

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• -v|vv|vvv, --verbose=VERBOSE verbosity level: 1 for normal output, 2 for more verbose output and 3
for debug

6.2 Additional install and update tools

6.2.1 Check requirements

Before installing or upgrading, requirements are automatically checked; but you can run them separately and see state
for all of them using the glpi:system:check_requirements command.

6.2.2 Enable/Disable maintenance

GLPI provides a maintenance mode that can be activated prior to an update, and deactivated after all has been checked.
Just use the glpi:maintenance:enable and glpi:maintenance:disable commands.

6.3 Install

The php bin/console db:install has been made to install GLPI database in CLI mode.
Possible options for this command are:
• -r, --reconfigure to enable overriding of any existing DB configuration file
• -f, --force to force execution of installation even if database is not empty
• -L, --default-language=DEFAULT_LANGUAGE default language of GLPI (en_GB per default)
• -H, --db-host=DB_HOST host name (localhost per default)
• -P, --db-port=DB_PORT database port (default MySQL port if option is not defined)
• -d, --db-name=DB_NAME database name
• -u, --db-user=DB_USER database user name
• -p, --db-password=DB_PASSWORD database user’s pasword (use it without value to be prompted for
password)
If mandatory options are not specified in the command call, the console will ask for them.
Database connection parameters may be ommited if a configuration file already exists.
See also console options.

6.4 Database connection configuration

New in version 9.5.0.

The php bin/console db:configure has been made to define database connection parameters in CLI mode.
Possible options for this command are:
• -r, --reconfigure to enable overriding of any existing DB configuration file
• -H, --db-host=DB_HOST host name (localhost per default)

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• -P, --db-port=DB_PORT database port (default MySQL port if option is not defined)
• -d, --db-name=DB_NAME database name
• -u, --db-user=DB_USER database user name
• -p, --db-password=DB_PASSWORD database user’s pasword (use it without value to be prompted for
password)
If mandatory options are not specified in the command call, the console will ask for them.
See also console options.

6.5 Update

The php bin/console db:update has been made to update GLPI database in CLI mode from a previously
installed version.
There is no required arguments, just run the command so it updates your database automatically.

Warning: Do not forget to backup your database before any update try!

Possible options for this command are:

• -u, --allow-unstable allow update to an unstable version (use it with cautions)
• -f, --force force execution of update from v-1 version of GLPI even if schema did not changed
See also console options.

6.6 Security key

New in version 9.4.6.

Note: GLPI key file is available for GLPI >= 9.4.6 but is not mandatory. As of GLPI 9.5, using the key file will be
mandatory.

In order to store some sensitive data, GLPI relies on a homemade encryption/decryption tool, which uses a key to:
• encrypt data before storing them in the database,
• decrypt data that has been retrieved from the database.
The php bin/console glpi:security:change_key command allows to change the key, if it has been
compromised for example. By default, command will:
• generate a new key and and store it in the key file,
• update all configured fields (for core and compatible plugins) to use the new key,
• update all configuration entries listed (for core and compatible plugins) to use the new key.

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6.7 Various tools

6.7.1 Database schema check

The php bin/console db:check command can be used to check if your database schema differs from expected
one.
If you have any diff, output will looks like :

$ php bin/console glpi:database:check

Table schema differs for table "glpi_rulecriterias".
--- Original
+++ New
@@ @@
create table `glpi_rulecriterias` (
`id` int(11) not null auto_increment
`rules_id` int(11) not null default '0'
`criteria` varchar(255) default null
`condition` int(11) not null default '0'
- `pattern` text default null
+ `pattern` text
primary key (`id`)

6.7.2 LDAP synchonization

The bin/console glpi:ldap:synchronize_users command can be used to synchronize users against

LDAP server informations.
Possible options for this command are:
• -c, --only-create-new only create new users
• -u, --only-update-existing only update existing users
• -s, --ldap-server-id[=LDAP-SERVER-ID] synchronize only users attached to this LDAP server
(multiple values allowed)
• -f, --ldap-filter[=LDAP-FILTER] filter to apply on LDAP search
• --begin-date[=BEGIN-DATE] begin date to apply in “modifyTimestamp” filter
• --end-date[=END-DATE] end date to apply in “modifyTimestamp” filter
• -d, --deleted-user-strategy[=DELETED-USER-STRATEGY] force strategy used for deleted users:
– 0: Preserve
– 1: Put in trashbin
– 2: Withdraw dynamic authorizations and groups
– 3: Disable
– 4: Disable + Withdraw dynamic authorizations and groups
See http://php.net/manual/en/datetime.formats.php for supported date formats in --begin-date and
--end-date options.
See also console options.

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6.7.3 Task unlock

The php bin/console task:unlock command can be used to unlock stucked cron tasks.

Warning: Keep in mind that no task should be stucked except in case of a bug or a system failure (database failure
during cron execution for example).

Possible options for this command are:

• -a, --all unlock all tasks
• -c, --cycle[=CYCLE] execution time (in cycles) from which the task is considered as stuck (delay = task
frequency * cycle)
• -d, --delay[=DELAY] execution time (in seconds) from which the task is considered as stuck (default:
1800)
• -t, --task[=TASK] itemtype::name of task to unlock (e.g: MailCollector::mailgate)
See also console options.

6.8 Plugins tools

New in version 9.5.

Some command line tolls are also available to manage plugins from command line:
• glpi:plugin:install
• glpi:plugin:activate
• glpi:plugin:deactivate
In order to install MyGreatPlugin; you should end with something like:

$ ./bin/console glpi:plugin:install MyGreatPlugin

$ ./bin/console glpi:plugin:activate MyGreatPlugin

Each of those plugin commands can take a plugin name as argument, or the --all flag to be ran on all plugins.

6.9 Migration tools

6.9.1 From MyISAM to InnoDB

New in version 9.3.0.

Since version 9.3.0, GLPI uses the InnoDB engine instead of previously used MyISAM engine.
The php bin/console glpi:migration:myisam_to_innodb command can be used to migrate exiting
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6.9.2 Missing timestamps builder

New in version 9.1.0.

Prior to GLPI 9.1.0, fields corresponding to creation and modification dates were not existing.
The php bin/console glpi:migration:build_missing_timestamps command can be used to re-
build missing values using available logs.

6.9.3 Use timestamp data type

New in version 9.5.0.

Many date fields were using the DATETIME type, but this does not allow to rely on timezones. Timezone support
requires all fields to use TIMESTAMP data type, but this query can be very long and therefore is not included in the
standard update process.
Using the glpi:migration:timestamps command will change those fields to the correct data type, but read
documentation on timezones before.

Warning: Ensure to backup your database before!

6.9.4 Migrate Domains plugin

New in version 9.5.0.

Domains in GLPI have evolved from a simple dropdown to a more complex object, including records management
among others. Therefore, the Domains plugins feature are now included in core.
To migrate your plugin data; use the glpi:migration:domains_plugin_to_core command. Presence of
the plugin is mandatory so checks can be run, you can use the --without-plugin switch but this is not recom-
mended. If you were using an older version of the plugin than the one required, you can use the --update-plugin
flag.
At the end, all domains types, domains and item relations will be migrated in core tables.

6.9.5 Migrate Racks plugin

New in version 9.5.0.

Since GLPI 9.3.0, data center infrastructure management is available as a core feature. A migration script from Racks
plugin was provided inside the scripts directory. Since GLPI 9.5.0, this migration script has been refactored and
moved inside the CLI console.
To migrate your plugin data; use the glpi:migration:racks_plugin_to_core command. Presence of the
plugin is mandatory so checks can be run, you can use the --without-plugin switch but this is not recommended.
If you were using an older version of the plugin than the one required, you can use the --update-plugin flag.

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Advanced configuration

7.1 SSL connection to database

New in version 9.5.0.

Once installation is done, you can update the config/config_db.php to define SSL connection parameters.
Available parameters corresponds to parameters used by mysqli::ssl_set():
• $dbssl defines if connection should use SSL (false per default)
• $dbsslkey path name to the key file (null per default)
• $dbsslcert path name to the certificate file (null per default)
• $dbsslca path name to the certificate authority file (null per default)
• $dbsslcapath pathname to a directory that contains trusted SSL CA certificates in PEM format (null per
default)
• $dbsslcacipher list of allowable ciphers to use for SSL encryption (null per default)

Warning: For now it is not possible to define SSL connection parameters prior or during the installation process.
It has to be done once installation has been done.

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