How to Install DreamFactory on OpenSUSE Latest

In this tutorial, we will go through the steps required to install DreamFactory on the latest version of OpenSUSE.

Prerequisites

• A running instance of OpenSUSE latest
• Root user access or a user with sudo privileges
• Access to the internet

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Update the System

Before starting the installation, it's good practice to ensure that the system is up to date. Run the following command to update the system:

sudo zypper update

Step 2: Install Apache, PHP, and MariaDB

DreamFactory requires Apache, PHP, and MariaDB to run.

To install Apache and PHP, run the following command:

sudo zypper install apache2 php7 php7-mysqlnd php7-mcrypt php7-gd

After installing Apache and PHP, install MariaDB with the following command:

sudo zypper install mariadb mariadb-client

Step 3: Secure the MariaDB Installation

After installing MariaDB, it's essential to secure it. Run the following command to secure the installation:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

Follow the on-screen prompts to set the root password, remove anonymous users, and disable remote root login.

Step 4: Install DreamFactory

To install DreamFactory, follow these steps:

1. Download the latest version of DreamFactory from the official website using the following command:

   wget https://github.com/dreamfactorysoftware/dreamfactory/releases/download/v4.7.0/dreamfactory-4.7.0.zip
   

2. Unzip the downloaded zip file to the Apache web server document root directory using the following command:

   sudo unzip dreamfactory-4.7.0.zip -d /srv/www/htdocs/
   

3. Change the ownership of the unzipped files to the Apache web server user using the following command:

   sudo chown -R wwwrun:www /srv/www/htdocs/dreamfactory-4.7.0/
   

4. Restart the Apache web server to apply the changes with the following command:

   sudo systemctl restart apache2
   

Step 5: Configure DreamFactory

To configure DreamFactory, follow these steps:

1. Access the DreamFactory web UI by browsing to http://localhost/dreamfactory-4.7.0/ in your web browser.

2. Follow the on-screen prompts to configure DreamFactory, including setting up an admin account and connecting to your database.

3. After completing the configuration, you should be able to access the main DreamFactory dashboard.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can install and configure DreamFactory on the latest version of OpenSUSE, allowing you to easily create and manage APIs.

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