How to Install b2evolution CMS on Kali Linux Latest

b2evolution is a content management system (CMS) that provides a platform for creating and managing websites. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing b2evolution on Kali Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

• A Linux-based system like Kali Linux (latest version) installed in your system
• A webserver like Apache or Nginx installed and configured
• A MySQL or MariaDB database installed and configured

Step 1: Download b2evolution

To download b2evolution, follow these instructions:

1. Open a terminal window on Kali Linux
2. Type the following command to download the latest version of b2evolution from the official website:

$ wget https://b2evolution.net/downloads/b2evolution-6-11-6-stable-2019-03-11-full.zip

3. Extract the downloaded package by typing the following command:

$ unzip b2evolution-6-11-6-stable-2019-03-11-full.zip

Step 2: Configure the Web Server

After downloading the package, you need to configure your web server to serve b2evolution. Follow these instructions:

1. Create a new configuration file for the b2evolution website. For Apache, you can create a new configuration file by typing the following command:

$ sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/b2evolution.conf

2. Add the following configuration to the newly created file:

<VirtualHost *:80>
  ServerAdmin admin@b2evolution.net
  ServerName your.domain.com
  DocumentRoot /var/www/b2evolution
  <Directory /var/www/b2evolution>
    Options FollowSymLinks
    AllowOverride All
    Order allow,deny
    allow from all
  </Directory>
  ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/error.log
  CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/access.log combined
</VirtualHost>

3. Save the file and exit the editor.
4. Enable the virtual host configuration by typing the following command:

$ sudo a2ensite b2evolution

Step 3: Create a Database

Before installing b2evolution, you need to create a database to store your website’s data. Follow these instructions:

1. Log in to MySQL or MariaDB as root by typing the following command:

$ sudo mysql -u root -p

2. Create a new database for the b2evolution website by typing the following command:

> CREATE DATABASE b2evolutiondb;

3. Create a new user for the database and set a password by typing the following command:

> CREATE USER 'b2user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';

4. Grant all privileges on the database to the new user by typing the following command:

> GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON b2evolutiondb.* TO 'b2user'@'localhost';

5. Flush the privileges and exit the MySQL prompt by typing the following commands:

> FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
> EXIT;

Step 4: Install b2evolution

After configuring the web server and creating the database, you can proceed to install b2evolution. Follow these instructions:

1. Move the extracted b2evolution package to the web server’s document root directory by typing the following command:

$ sudo mv b2evolution-6-11-6-stable-2019-03-11-full /var/www/b2evolution

2. Change the ownership and permissions of the b2evolution directory by typing the following command:

$ sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/b2evolution
$ sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/b2evolution

3. Navigate to the installation directory in your browser by typing the following address:

http://your.domain.com/b2evolution

4. Follow the installation wizard to configure your b2evolution instance:

• Choose the language of your preference and click “Next.”
• On the “Database Settings” screen:
  • Select “MySQL” as the database type
  • Fill in the database name, username and password you set up earlier
  • Leave the “Database Hostname” field as “localhost” and click “Test Connection” to verify the connection.
  • On successful connection, click the “Connect/install” button.
• On the “System Requirements” screen, click “Next” as Kali Linux already meets the requirements.
• On the “Setup Settings” screen:
  • Fill in the website name, username, and password for the administrator account
  • Assign a prefix for your website’s database tables or leave it as the default
  • Click “Install” to continue.
• Once the installation is complete, you will be provided with a link to login to the administration control panel.

Conclusion

With these simple steps, you can install and configure b2evolution on Kali Linux. You can now start managing your website content and customize it according to your needs.

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