In this tutorial, we will learn how to install GetSimple CMS on Void Linux step-by-step.
It is recommended to update the packages before installing any new software. Use the following command to update the packages:
sudo xbps-install -Suv
We need to install Apache, PHP, and MySQL to run GetSimple CMS. Use the following command to install them:
sudo xbps-install -y apache php php-fpm php-mysqli mysql-server
Now, we need to secure MySQL by running the following command:
sudo mysql_secure_installation
This command will prompt you to set a new root password for MySQL, remove anonymous users, and other security-related settings.
After securing MySQL, let's create a new database for GetSimple CMS. Use the following command to create a new database named "getsimple":
sudo mysql -u root -p
CREATE DATABASE getsimple;
We need to download GetSimple CMS from their official website. Use the following command to download it:
wget https://github.com/GetSimpleCMS/GetSimpleCMS/releases/download/3.3.16/getsimple_3.3.16.zip
Extract the downloaded file using the following command:
unzip getsimple_3.3.16.zip
Copy the extracted files to the Apache root directory using the following command:
sudo cp -r getsimple/* /var/www/localhost/htdocs/
To configure GetSimple CMS, we need to change the ownership of the Apache root directory by running the following command:
sudo chown -R http:http /var/www/localhost/htdocs/
Now, create a new Apache configuration file for GetSimple CMS:
sudo nano /etc/httpd/conf.d/getsimple.conf
Add the following lines to the file:
<Directory "/var/www/localhost/htdocs">
AllowOverride All
</Directory>
Save and close the file.
Finally, restart the Apache and PHP-FPM services using the following command:
sudo xbps-rc -f apache php-fpm restart
Open your web browser and type the IP address of your Void Linux machine followed by "/admin" to access the admin panel of GetSimple CMS.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed GetSimple CMS on Void Linux.
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