How to Install Apostrophe CMS on Debian Latest

This tutorial will guide you on how to install Apostrophe CMS on Debian latest.

Prerequisites

• A server running Debian with sudo privileges
• Node.js and npm installed on the server
• MongoDB installed on the server

Step 1: Install and Setup MongoDB

1. Update the package list by running:

   sudo apt-get update
   

2. Install MongoDB by running:

   sudo apt-get install mongodb
   

3. Start and enable MongoDB to start on boot by running:

   sudo systemctl start mongodb
   sudo systemctl enable mongodb
   

4. Verify that MongoDB is running by running:

   sudo systemctl status mongodb
   

5. Create a new MongoDB database for Apostrophe CMS by running:

   mongo
   use apostropheDB
   exit
   

Step 2: Install and Setup Apostrophe CMS

1. Install Apostrophe CMS by running:

   npm install apostrophe
   

2. Create a new Apostrophe CMS project by executing the following command:

   node app apostrophe
   

   This will create a new project with the name 'apostrophe'.

3. Change directory to the newly created project.

   cd apostrophe
   

4. Create a new file 'index.js' and add the following code:

   const apos = require('apostrophe')({
       shortName: 'apostrophe',
       modules: {}
   });
   
   apos.on('ready', function() {
       console.log('ApostropheCMS is now ready to use');
   });
   

5. Start the server by running:

   node index.js
   

6. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000. You should see the Apostrophe CMS welcome page.

7. Next, you should configure and customize your ApostropheCMS project by following the official ApostropheCMS documentation.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and set up Apostrophe CMS on Debian latest.

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