How to install Ampache on Clear Linux Latest

Ampache is a free, open-source web-based music streaming server. It allows users to manage and play their music collections from anywhere using any device with internet access. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Ampache on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have:

• A running Clear Linux Latest instance;
• Access to your server via SSH; and
• Root or Sudo access to your server.

Step 1: Install Apache Web Server

The first step to installing Ampache on Clear Linux Latest is to install the Apache web server.

1. Log in to your Clear Linux Latest instance via SSH
2. Run the following command to install Apache:

sudo swupd bundle-add web-server-basic

3. Verify the installation by running the following command:

systemctl status httpd

If the Apache web server is installed correctly, the command output should indicate that the service is running.

Step 2: Install PHP

Ampache is written in PHP, so it's necessary to install PHP on your server.

1. Run the following command to install PHP:

sudo swupd bundle-add php

2. Verify the installation by running the following command:

php -v

If PHP is installed correctly, the command output should display the PHP version installed on your server.

Step 3: Install MySQL

Ampache stores its data in a database (MySQL) so, we need to install MySQL on the server.

1. Run the following command to install MySQL:

sudo swupd bundle-add mysql

2. Once it’s installed, start MySQL server:

sudo systemctl start mysql

3. Secure your MySQL installation by running the following command:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

Follow the on-screen prompts to set a strong password and answer other questions to improve the security of your MySQL installation.

Step 4: Install Ampache

1. Download the latest release of Ampache from https://github.com/ampache/ampache/releases.

2. Extract the files from the .tar.gz archive you just downloaded.

3. Move the extracted files to the Apache web server root directory:

sudo mv ampache-x.x.x /var/www/html

4. Grant the required permissions to the Apache web server:

sudo chown -R apache:apache /var/www/html/ampache-x.x.x

5. Create a new MySQL database for Ampache with the following MySQL commands:

mysql -u root -p

Enter your MySQL root password and then run the following commands:

mysql> CREATE DATABASE ampache;
mysql> CREATE USER 'ampacheuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
mysql> GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON ampache.* TO 'ampacheuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password' WITH GRANT OPTION;
mysql> FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
mysql> EXIT;

Change the "ampacheuser" and "password" variables above to a user and password of your choice. These variables will be needed when we install and configure Ampache.

6. Use your web browser and navigate to http://localhost/ampache-x.x.x/install to start the Ampache Installation Wizard.

7. Follow the installation prompts to configure your Ampache installation. Use the following database settings:

Database type: MySQL
Hostname: 127.0.0.1
Port: 3306
Database name: ampache
Username: Your MySQL username
Password: Your MySQL password

8. After the installation is complete, Ampache will be accessible from a web browser at http://localhost/ampache

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Ampache on your Clear Linux Latest server! You can now start uploading your music and enjoy your favorite tunes on the go!

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