GetSimple CMS is a popular content management system (CMS) that makes it easy for users to create, manage and publish web content without having to learn technical skills. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing GetSimple CMS on MXLinux Latest using the command line.
The first step in installing GetSimple CMS is to install Apache web server. Apache is a popular open-source web server that runs on various operating systems, including Linux. Here is the command to install Apache on MXLinux:
sudo apt-get install apache2
Enter your password if prompted and wait for the installation process to complete.
The next step is to install PHP, a popular open-source programming language used for web development. Type the following command in the terminal:
sudo apt-get install php
Hit enter and wait for the installation process to complete. Once the installation is done, you can verify it by running the following command:
php -v
This command will display the current version of PHP installed on your MXLinux machine.
Now, you need to download the latest version of GetSimple CMS from the official website at http://get-simple.info/. Alternatively, you can download it via the following command:
wget https://github.com/GetSimpleCMS/GetSimpleCMS/archive/master.zip
After downloading the CMS, you need to extract the contents of the zip file to the Apache web root folder on your machine. You can do this with the following command:
unzip master.zip -d /var/www/html
This command will extract the contents of the downloaded GetSimple CMS archive to the "/var/www/html" folder.
Once the installation is complete, you can configure GetSimple CMS by accessing it in your web browser. Open your favorite browser and type "http://localhost/GetSimpleCMS-master" in the address bar. You will see the GetSimple CMS setup wizard, and follow the on-screen instructions to configure your CMS.
After completing the setup process, you should create a new admin account with a strong password to secure your CMS. You can also install plugins and templates to extend the functionality of your website.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured GetSimple CMS on MXLinux Latest. You can now start creating and publishing web content effortlessly.
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