How to Install XWiki on FreeBSD Latest

XWiki is a powerful and versatile open source platform that allows users to create and collaborate on content. It is based on the Java programming language and can be installed on various platforms. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install XWiki on FreeBSD Latest.

Prerequisites

Before getting started with the installation process, you need to ensure that the following requirements are met:

• FreeBSD Latest is installed on the system.
• Java version 11 or higher is installed on the system.
• Access to the root user or sudo user account.

Step 1: Update the System

The first step is to update your FreeBSD system packages using the following command:

sudo pkg update
sudo pkg upgrade

Step 2: Install PostgreSQL Database Server

XWiki requires a PostgreSQL database server to store the data. So, we need to install it. Run the following command to install the PostgreSQL database server:

sudo pkg install postgresql13-server

Once the installation is complete, set the PostgreSQL service to start automatically at system startup and start the service using the following commands:

sudo sysrc postgresql_enable=YES
sudo service postgresql initdb
sudo service postgresql start

Step 3: Create a PostgreSQL User and Database

Next, we need to create a PostgreSQL user and database for XWiki. Run the following commands to create a new PostgreSQL user and database:

sudo su - postgres
psql

Now, create a new user with the following command:

CREATE USER xwiki WITH PASSWORD 'password';

Create a new database and grant privileges to the user you just created:

CREATE DATABASE xwiki OWNER xwiki;
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON DATABASE xwiki TO xwiki;

Exit the PostgreSQL shell:

\q
exit

Step 4: Install XWiki

Download the latest version of XWiki from the official website:

cd /usr/local/src
sudo fetch https://download.forge.ow2.org/xwiki/xwiki-enterprise-web-12.10.9.deb

Install the Java runtime environment using the following command:

sudo pkg install openjdk11

Install the XWiki package using the following command:

sudo pkg install xwiki-enterprise-web-12.10.9.deb

Once the installation is complete, start the XWiki service:

sudo service xwiki start

Step 5: Access XWiki

You can now access XWiki by opening a web browser and entering the following address:

http://server_IP:8080/xwiki

Note that you may need to modify the firewall rules to allow access to the XWiki web interface.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install XWiki on FreeBSD Latest. XWiki is a powerful platform that can be used for various purposes, such as creating and collaborating on content. Follow the above steps carefully, and you should have XWiki running in no time.

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