How to Install b2evolution CMS on NetBSD

Overview

b2evolution CMS is a powerful and user-friendly content management system that can be used to create and manage blogs, websites, and online communities. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install b2evolution on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A NetBSD instance
• Root access to the instance
• Internet connectivity

Step 1: Install Apache Web Server

b2evolution CMS requires a web server to function properly. We will be using Apache in this tutorial.

Use the following command to install Apache on your NetBSD instance:

# pkgin update && pkgin install apache

Step 2: Install MySQL Database Server

b2evolution CMS requires a database server to store and manage data. We will be using MySQL in this tutorial.

Use the following command to install MySQL on your NetBSD instance:

# pkgin update && pkgin install mysql-server

Once the installation is complete, start the MySQL service by running the following command:

# /etc/rc.d/mysqld start

Step 3: Create a Database for b2evolution

Now that we have installed MySQL, we need to create a new database for b2evolution. Follow these steps to create a new database:

1. Log in to the MySQL server using the following command:

   # mysql -u root -p
   

   Enter the root password when prompted.

2. Create a new database for b2evolution using the following command:

   mysql> CREATE DATABASE b2evolution;
   

3. Create a new user and grant permissions to the b2evolution database:

   mysql> CREATE USER 'b2evo_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
   mysql> GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON b2evolution.* TO 'b2evo_user'@'localhost';
   mysql> FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
   

   Replace "password" with a secure password of your choice.

4. Exit the MySQL server by running the following command:

   mysql> exit
   

Step 4: Download and Extract b2evolution

Download the latest version of b2evolution CMS from the official website using the following command:

# wget https://b2evolution.net/downloads/index.html -O b2evolution.zip

Extract the downloaded file using the following command:

# unzip b2evolution.zip -d /var/www/

This will extract the b2evolution files to /var/www/b2evolution directory.

Step 5: Configure Apache Web Server

To use b2evolution CMS, we need to configure Apache web server to serve the CMS files from the correct directory.

1. Open the Apache configuration file using the following command:

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

2. Add the following lines at the end of the file:

   Alias /b2evolution /var/www/b2evolution
   <Directory "/var/www/b2evolution">
      Options Indexes FollowSymLinks MultiViews
      AllowOverride All
      Order allow,deny
      Allow from all
   </Directory>
   

   Save and exit the file.

3. Restart the Apache service by running the following command:

   # /etc/rc.d/apache restart
   

Step 6: Install b2evolution

Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost/b2evolution. The b2evolution installation page should be displayed.

Follow the instructions on the screen to install b2evolution CMS. When prompted for the database information, enter the following:

• Database name: b2evolution
• Database server: localhost
• Database user: b2evo_user
• Database password: password (the secure password you set in Step 3)

After completing the installation, you will be redirected to the b2evolution dashboard. Congratulations, you have successfully installed b2evolution CMS on NetBSD!

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