How to install b2evolution CMS on OpenBSD

b2evolution is a popular open-source CMS that allows users to easily create and manage a blog or website. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install b2evolution CMS on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before getting started, you will need:

• Access to a terminal with root privileges on OpenBSD.
• Basic knowledge of OpenBSD command-line operations.
• A running Web server and PHP installed on OpenBSD.

Installation Steps

1. Download the latest version of b2evolution CMS from the official website.

2. Extract the downloaded file to the public directory of your Web server. For example, /var/www/htdocs/.

3. Change the directory to the b2evolution CMS directory by running the command:

   cd /var/www/htdocs/b2evolution/
   

4. Create a new file called .htaccess in the b2evolution CMS directory by running the command:

   touch .htaccess
   

5. Open the .htaccess file and add the following lines of code:

   <IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
     RewriteEngine On
     RewriteBase /
     RewriteRule ^index\.php$ - [L]
     RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
     RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
     RewriteRule . /index.php [L]
   </IfModule>
   

6. Save and close the .htaccess file.

7. Open the conf/_basic_config.php file and edit the following lines of code:

   $_base_url = 'http://localhost/b2evolution/';
   $_https_port = 443;
   $_http_host = 'localhost';
   

   Change the values given above to match your domain and HTTPS port number.

8. Save and close the conf/_basic_config.php file.

9. Open your Web browser and visit your b2evolution CMS installation by accessing http://your-domain.com/b2evolution/.

10. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed b2evolution CMS on OpenBSD!

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