How to Install Roadiz on NetBSD

In this tutorial, we will demonstrate how to install Roadiz, a modern CMS that allows you to create beautiful and responsive websites, on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

• A NetBSD server set up with root access.
• Access to the Internet.
• Basic knowledge of the command line.

Step 1: Install PHP and Apache

The first step is to install PHP and Apache on your NetBSD server. Run the following commands to update package listings and install Apache, PHP, PHP extensions, and the required dependencies:

pkgin update && pkgin full-upgrade
pkgin in apache php php-gd php-json php-mbstring php-xml php-pdo-pgsql

Step 2: Install PostgreSQL

Roadiz requires a PostgreSQL database to store data. Install PostgreSQL on your NetBSD server by running the following command:

pkgin install postgresql13-server

Step 3: Configure PostgreSQL

After installing PostgreSQL, you need to configure it to allow connections from Roadiz. Run the following command to open the PostgreSQL configuration file:

vi /usr/pkg/etc/postgresql13/pg_hba.conf

Find the line that starts with "local" and change "ident" to "md5". It should look like this:

local   all             all                                     md5

Save and close the file. Then, edit the main configuration file:

vi /usr/pkg/etc/postgresql13/postgresql.conf

Find the line that starts with "listen_addresses" and uncomment it. Replace "localhost" with "*" to allow connections from any IP address. It should look like this:

listen_addresses = '*'

Save the file and exit.

Step 4: Start PostgreSQL

Start the PostgreSQL service by running the following command:

/usr/pkg/etc/rc.d/postgresql13 start

You can use the following command to ensure that the PostgreSQL service is initialized and running properly:

ps aux | grep postgresql

Step 5: Create a PostgreSQL Database

Run the following command to create a PostgreSQL database:

createdb -U postgres roadiz

Step 6: Install Roadiz

Download the latest version of Roadiz from the official website using the following command:

wget https://github.com/roadiz/roadiz/releases/download/v3.8.1/roadiz-standard-3.8.1.tar.gz

Use the following command to extract the downloaded archive:

tar -xvzf roadiz-standard-3.8.1.tar.gz -C /path/to/your/web/folder

Replace "/path/to/your/web/folder" with the actual path where you want to install Roadiz.

Step 7: Configure Roadiz

Navigate to the folder where you installed Roadiz and open the ".env" file.

cd /path/to/your/web/folder
vi .env

Update the following variables in the ".env" file:

APP_ENV=prod
DATABASE_URL=pgsql://postgres@localhost/roadiz

Save and close the file.

Step 8: Set Permissions

Roadiz requires write permissions to certain folders. Use the following command to set the necessary permissions:

chown -R www:www /path/to/your/web/folder

Step 9: Test

Restart Apache with the following command:

/usr/pkg/sbin/apachectl restart

Visit your website in a web browser, and you should see the Roadiz install page. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Roadiz on NetBSD. You can now use Roadiz to create beautiful and responsive websites on your NetBSD server.

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