How to Install Alf.io on Void Linux

Alf.io is a free and open-source attendance tracking system designed for conferences and events. Installing Alf.io on Void Linux is a straightforward process that involves several steps. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process to ensure that it is as smooth as possible.

Prerequisites

Before you can install Alf.io on Void Linux, you will need the following prerequisites:

• A running instance of Void Linux
• Root access to your server
• A stable Internet connection

Step 1: Install Required Packages

The first step is to update your Void Linux packages and install the required packages for Alf.io. Run the following command to update your packages:

# xbps-install -Su

Next, install the required packages using the following command:

# xbps-install -S mariadb mariadb-client apache2 php8 php8-mysql php8-curl php8-json php8-gd php8-mbstring php8-xmlrpc php8-soap php8-ldap php8-xml

Step 2: Download and Extract Alf.io

Download the latest release of Alf.io from the official website:

$ wget -O alfio.zip https://github.com/alfio-event/alf.io/archive/v1.0.2.zip

Extract the files from the downloaded ZIP archive:

$ unzip alfio.zip

Step 3: Set up Database

Create a new database and user for Alf.io in MariaDB:

$ mysql -u root -p
MariaDB> CREATE DATABASE alfio;
MariaDB> CREATE USER 'alfiouser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'alfiopassword';
MariaDB> GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON alfio.* TO 'alfiouser'@'localhost';
MariaDB> FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
MariaDB> exit

Step 4: Configure Apache

Create a new virtual host configuration for Alf.io in Apache:

# echo '<VirtualHost *:80>
        ServerName  example.com
        DocumentRoot /path/to/alf.io/code
        <Directory /path/to/alf.io/code>
                Options FollowSymLinks
                Allow from all
                AllowOverride All
                Require all granted
        </Directory>
</VirtualHost>' > /etc/httpd/conf/extra/alfio.conf

Replace example.com with your own domain name and /path/to/alf.io/code with the path to the Alf.io code on your server.

Step 5: Install Alf.io

Copy the Alf.io files to the Apache document root:

$ mv alfio-1.0.2 /var/www/alf.io

Navigate to the alf.io directory and run the install script:

$ cd /var/www/alf.io && php8 install.php

Follow the prompts to complete the installation process.

Step 6: Test Alf.io

After installing Alf.io, you can access the web interface by navigating to the server's IP address or domain name in a web browser. For example:

http://example.com/

You should see the Alf.io homepage, where you can log in and start using the application.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed Alf.io on your Void Linux server. You can now use the application to track attendance at your events and conferences.

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