How to Install GetSimple CMS on NetBSD

GetSimple CMS is a lightweight and user-friendly Content Management System that allows you to create and manage websites easily. In this tutorial, we will guide you step-by-step through the installation process of GetSimple CMS on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you need to ensure that your NetBSD system meets the following requirements:

• NetBSD 6.1.5 or higher
• PHP 5.3.3 or higher
• Apache HTTP Server

Step 1: Install Apache HTTP Server

To install Apache HTTP Server on NetBSD, run the following command as root:

# pkgin install apache

After the installation is complete, start the Apache HTTP Server by running the following command:

# /usr/pkg/sbin/httpd

Step 2: Install PHP

To install PHP on NetBSD, run the following command as root:

# pkgin install php

After the installation is complete, restart the Apache HTTP Server by running the following command:

# /usr/pkg/sbin/apachectl restart

Step 3: Download GetSimple CMS

Visit the GetSimple CMS official website at http://get-simple.info/ and download the latest stable release of GetSimple CMS.

Alternatively, you can download GetSimple CMS by running the following command:

# wget https://github.com/GetSimpleCMS/GetSimpleCMS/archive/master.zip

Step 4: Extract GetSimple CMS

Extract the downloaded GetSimple CMS zip file using the following command:

# unzip master.zip

This will create a new directory named GetSimpleCMS-master in the current working directory.

Step 5: Move GetSimple CMS to Apache's document root

To move GetSimple CMS to Apache's document root, run the following command:

# mv GetSimpleCMS-master /usr/pkg/share/httpd/htdocs/getsimple

Step 6: Configure Apache for GetSimple CMS

Create a new configuration file for GetSimple CMS in the /usr/pkg/etc/httpd/modules/ directory by running the following command:

# vi /usr/pkg/etc/httpd/modules/getsimple.conf

Add the following lines to the file:

Alias /getsimple /usr/pkg/share/httpd/htdocs/getsimple
<Directory "/usr/pkg/share/httpd/htdocs/getsimple">
    Options Indexes FollowSymLinks
    AllowOverride All
    Require all granted
</Directory>

Save and close the file.

Next, restart the Apache HTTP Server by running the following command:

# /usr/pkg/sbin/apachectl restart

Step 7: Complete the Installation

Visit http://localhost/getsimple in your web browser to start the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed GetSimple CMS on NetBSD.

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