How to Install Alfresco Community Edition on Manjaro

Alfresco Community Edition is a popular open-source content management system. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Alfresco Community Edition on Manjaro.

Prerequisites

Before you start, you will need to:

• Have a Manjaro Linux System
• Have logged in as a user with sudo privileges
• Have Java 8 or Java 11 installed on your system

Step 1: Download Alfresco

First, you need to download the installable package of Alfresco Community Edition. Go to https://www.alfresco.com/products/community/download and select the latest version of the Community Edition. You should select the download that corresponds to your operating system (in this case, Linux).

Step 2: Extract the Package

Once you have downloaded the package, extract it to a directory of your choice. Use the following command to extract the package:

sudo tar -zxvf alfresco-community-installer-<version>.tar.gz

Replace <version> with the version of Alfresco that you downloaded.

Step 3: Run the Alfresco Installation Script

Navigate to the extracted directory and execute the installation script using the following command:

sudo ./alfresco-community-installer-<version>.bin

Again, replace <version> with the version of Alfresco that you downloaded.

This will launch the Alfresco installation wizard, and you will be asked to select the components you want to install.

Step 4: Select the Alfresco Components

Select the components you want to install, and then click Next. The installer will prompt you to enter various configuration parameters, such as the database credentials and the installation directory. Enter the appropriate values in each field.

Step 5: Install Alfresco

Once you have provided all the necessary settings, click the Install button to begin the installation process. Alfresco Community Edition will be installed on your machine.

Step 6: Verify the Alfresco Installation

After the installation is complete, you can verify the installation by launching Alfresco Community Edition. To do this, open your web browser and enter the following URL:

http://localhost:8080/share

You should see the Alfresco login page. Enter your Alfresco admin credentials to log in to the system.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Alfresco Community Edition on your Manjaro system.

Conclusion

Alfresco Community Edition is a powerful open-source content management system that can help you manage your content effectively. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can install Alfresco on your Manjaro system and start using it today.

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