How to Install Microweber on NetBSD

Microweber is a free, open-source website builder and CMS (Content Management System). It allows you to create and manage your website with ease. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Microweber on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, make sure that you have the following:

• NetBSD installed on your server (or virtual machine)
• An internet connection
• Root access

Steps to Install Microweber on NetBSD

Follow the steps below to install Microweber on NetBSD:

1. Open the terminal and log in as 'root'.

2. Update the package repository by typing the following command and pressing 'Enter':

   pkgin update
   

3. Install the required packages by typing the following command and pressing 'Enter':

   pkgin install git php74-php-cli-7.4.20 php74-php-xmlwriter-7.4.20 php74-php-zip-7.4.20 php74-php-imap-7.4.20 php74-php-mbstring-7.4.20 php74-php-curl-7.4.20 php74-php-bcmath-7.4.20
   

4. Clone the latest version of Microweber from GitHub by typing the following command and pressing 'Enter':

   git clone https://github.com/microweber/microweber.git
   

5. Change the directory to the Microweber root directory by typing the following command and pressing 'Enter':

   cd microweber/
   

6. Install the required Microweber packages by typing the following command and pressing 'Enter':

   php composer.phar install
   

   Note: If you encounter any errors during the installation, make sure that you have the required PHP extensions installed.

7. Start the built-in PHP web server by typing the following command and pressing 'Enter':

   php -S localhost:8000
   

8. Open your web browser and type 'localhost:8000' in the address bar.

9. The Microweber installation wizard will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

   Note: Make sure to create a MySQL database before proceeding with the installation. You will need to provide the database credentials during the installation process.

10. Once the installation is complete, you can access the Microweber dashboard by typing 'localhost:8000/admin' in your web browser.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have explained how to install Microweber on NetBSD. With Microweber, you can easily create and manage your website without requiring any technical expertise.

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