How to Install Microweber on FreeBSD Latest

Microweber is a free and open-source CMS (Content Management System) that enables you to build websites and online stores without any coding skills. This tutorial explains how to install Microweber on FreeBSD latest.

Prerequisites

• FreeBSD latest installed on your server.
• Root access to your FreeBSD latest server.
• Basic knowledge of the terminal.

Step 1: Update FreeBSD latest

Before starting the installation of Microweber, it's recommended to update your FreeBSD to the latest version. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo pkg update && sudo pkg upgrade

Step 2: Install Apache and PHP

Microweber requires Apache and PHP to run. To install Apache and PHP, enter the following command:

sudo pkg install apache24 php74

Once the installation is complete, start the Apache service using the following command:

sudo service apache24 start

Step 3: Install MySQL

Microweber also requires MySQL as its database. To install MySQL, enter the following command:

sudo pkg install mysql80-server

Enable the MySQL service to run on startup:

sudo sysrc mysql_enable=YES

Start the MySQL service:

sudo service mysql-server start

Step 4: Install Composer

Microweber uses Composer to manage its dependencies. To install Composer, run the following command:

sudo pkg install composer

Step 5: Download and Install Microweber

To download Microweber, navigate to your Apache document root directory and run the following command:

cd /usr/local/www/apache24/data/
sudo git clone https://github.com/microweber/microweber.git

Next, navigate to the Microweber directory and run Composer to install the required dependencies:

cd microweber
sudo composer install

Step 6: Configure Apache

Create a new Apache virtual host configuration file for Microweber:

sudo nano /usr/local/etc/apache24/microweber.conf

Add the following configuration:

<VirtualHost *:80>
    ServerAdmin webmaster@example.com
    DocumentRoot /usr/local/www/apache24/data/microweber
    ServerName example.com

    <Directory /usr/local/www/apache24/data/microweber>
        Options Indexes FollowSymLinks MultiViews
        AllowOverride All
        Require all granted
    </Directory>

    ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/microweber-error.log
    CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/microweber-access.log combined
</VirtualHost>

Save and close the file.

Step 7: Restart Apache

Reload the Apache service to enable the new configuration:

sudo service apache24 restart

Step 8: Access Microweber

Open your web browser and navigate to your server's IP address or domain name. You should see the Microweber installation wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Microweber on FreeBSD Latest.

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