How to Install ISPConfig on Void Linux

ISPConfig is a popular web hosting control panel that allows users to manage their web servers, domains and email accounts. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install ISPConfig on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure that you have the following:

• A server or a Virtual Private Server (VPS) running Void Linux version 64-bit x86 (current version was tested on 64-bit x86_64)
• Root access or access to a user account with sudo privileges
• A Public IP address

Step 1: Update the System

Before we start installing, we should make sure that the system is up-to-date. To update the system on Void, run the following command:

sudo xbps-install -Syu

Step 2: Install Required Packages

ISPConfig requires a few packages to work correctly. We can install them using the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S php php-fpm mysql mariadb-server mariadb-client postfix dovecot git pure-ftpd

Here is a list of dependencies:

• php: server-side scripting language
• php-fpm: The PHP FastCGI Process Manager
• mysql: RDBMS database server
• mariadb-server: MySQL database server variant
• mariadb-client: MySQL database client variant
• postfix: Mail Transfer Agent (MTA)
• dovecot: POP3 and IMAP server
• git: Distributed Version Control System
• pure-ftpd: FTP server

The installation process will take a few minutes.

Step 3: Configure MariaDB

After the installation is complete, we need to configure MariaDB if it is not already configured. Run the following command:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

Follow the instructions and set the root password. Choose all other options using the default settings.

Step 4: Install ISPConfig

Now, we can start installing ISPConfig. We will clone the ISPConfig repository from Github using the following command:

sudo git clone https://github.com/servisys/ispconfig_setup.git /usr/local/src/ispconfig

Change to ISPConfig directory:

cd /usr/local/src/ispconfig

We can then install ISPConfig by running the following command:

sudo sh setup.sh

The installation process will take some time. When prompted, enter the following information:

• Server hostname: Enter your server's hostname.
• MySQL server IP address: Enter your server's IP address.
• MySQL root password: Enter the root password earlier set in Step 3.
• Database name: Enter a name for the ISPConfig database.
• MySQL hostname: Enter your server's IP address.
• MySQL username: Enter a name for the ISPConfig user.
• MySQL password: Enter a password for the ISPConfig user.
• Use SSL: Choose whether you want to use SSL or not.

The installation process will continue for some time. Once it is complete, you should see a message indicating that the installation was successful.

Step 5: Accessing the ISPConfig Control Panel

After the installation is complete, you can access the ISPConfig control panel by browsing to https://your-server-ip-address:8080/ispconfig/.

ISPConfig is now installed on your Void Linux system, and you are ready to start administering your web and email hosting services.

Conclusion

Installing ISPConfig on Void Linux is straightforward when following the steps above. With ISPConfig, you can easily manage domains, email accounts and servers from a single interface.

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