How to Install MODX on EndeavourOS Latest

MODX is a free and open-source content management system (CMS) and web application framework that can be used to create and manage websites. It is easy to use, flexible, and scalable, which makes it an ideal choice for developers and content creators.

In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of installing MODX on EndeavourOS Latest using the command line. Before we begin, make sure that you have a working LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP) installed on your system.

Prerequisites

• A server or virtual machine running EndeavourOS Latest with a non-root user with sudo privileges.
• Apache web server installed and running.
• MySQL server installed and running.
• PHP 7.3 or higher installed and configured with Apache.
• Basic knowledge of command-line interface (CLI) and Linux shell.

Step 1: Download and Extract MODX

First, we need to download the latest version of MODX from the official website using the following command in your terminal:

wget https://modx.com/download/latest/

Once the download is complete, extract the files using the tar command:

tar xzf latest.tar.gz

This will create a modx directory in your current location.

Step 2: Create a MySQL Database and User

Now we need to create a MySQL database and user for MODX. Log in to the MySQL command-line interface using the following command:

mysql -u root -p

Enter your MySQL root password when prompted. Then, create a new database using the CREATE DATABASE command:

CREATE DATABASE modx;

Next, create a new user and grant them permissions to the newly created database using the following commands:

CREATE USER 'modxuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON modx.* TO 'modxuser'@'localhost';

Make sure to replace password with a secure password of your choice.

Step 3: Create a Virtual Host for MODX

Create a new virtual host for your MODX installation by creating a new Apache configuration file:

sudo nano /etc/httpd/conf.d/modx.conf

Add the following content to the file:

<VirtualHost *:80>
ServerName example.com
DocumentRoot /path/to/modx/
<Directory "/path/to/modx/">
Options FollowSymLinks
AllowOverride All
Require all granted
</Directory>
</VirtualHost>

Make sure to replace example.com with your domain name or server IP address and /path/to/modx/ with the absolute path of your MODX installation directory. Once done, save and close the file.

Step 4: Start the Installation Process

Open your web browser and navigate to the URL of your virtual host. You will see the MODX installation page.

Follow the on-screen instructions and provide the required information such as database details, administrator account username and password, and other settings.

Once you have completed the installation process, remove the installation directory using the following command:

sudo rm -rf /path/to/modx/setup/

Step 5: Secure your MODX Installation

To secure your MODX installation, there are a few additional steps that you can take:

• Change the default administrator username (modx) to a custom name to prevent brute-force attacks.
• Enable HTTPS to secure the communication between the user's browser and your server.
• Keep your system updated with the latest security patches and updates.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed MODX on EndeavourOS Latest! You can now start building your website using the powerful features of MODX.

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