Backdrop CMS is a flexible, open-source content management system that is easy to use and customize. Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to install Backdrop CMS on Kali Linux Latest.
Before we begin, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:
First, we will install the Apache web server. Open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo apt-get install apache2
After the installation, you can verify that the Apache web server is running by typing the following command:
systemctl status apache2
Next, we will install PHP 7.x. Run the following command in the terminal:
sudo apt-get install php
After the installation, you can check if PHP is installed correctly by executing:
php -v
Next, we will install the MySQL database. Run the following command in the terminal:
sudo apt-get install mysql-server
After the installation, you can check if MySQL is installed correctly by running:
mysql -u root -p
Enter your root password when prompted, and if you do not encounter any errors, you can close the MySQL shell by typing:
exit
Download the latest version of Backdrop CMS from the official website at https://backdropcms.org/download
Once downloaded, extract the contents of the zip file to /var/www/html folder by running:
sudo unzip backdrop-x.x.x.zip -d /var/www/html/
where "x.x.x" represents the specific version of Backdrop CMS you downloaded.
Create a MySQL database for Backdrop CMS to use:
mysql -u root -p
Enter your root password when prompted and execute the following commands to create a new database and create a new user to manage it:
CREATE DATABASE backdropdb;
CREATE USER 'backdropuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON backdropdb.* TO 'backdropuser'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;
Ensure to replace password with a strong password for your Backdrop CMS database.
Next, we will configure Backdrop CMS to use the MySQL database we created earlier. To do this, navigate to http://localhost/backdrop-x.x.x/core/install.php in your web browser.
Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Backdrop CMS site. When prompted to enter database details, input the following:
After entering the database details, continue with the installation.
After the installation is complete, you can access your Backdrop CMS site by navigating to http://localhost/backdrop-x.x.x/ in your web browser.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Backdrop CMS on Kali Linux Latest.
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