How to Install Tiki on Void Linux

Tiki is a free and open-source content management system that allows users to create wiki pages, blogs, forums, and more. Installing Tiki on Void Linux is a straightforward process, and this tutorial will walk you through the steps.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, ensure that you have the following:

• A user account with sudo privileges.
• A stable internet connection.
• A terminal emulator.

Step 1: Update Your System

Before installing any packages, update your system to ensure that the package manager is up-to-date with the latest package information:

sudo xbps-install -Su

Step 2: Install Dependencies

To install Tiki on Void Linux, you will need to install several dependencies such as Apache, PHP, and MySQL. To do so, run the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S apache php mysql mysql-client

Step 3: Set Up MySQL

After installing MySQL, you will need to create a new MySQL user and database for Tiki. Open the MySQL shell by running the following command:

mysql -u root -p

You will be prompted to enter your MySQL root password. After entering your password, create a new MySQL user and database by running the following SQL commands:

CREATE DATABASE tiki;
CREATE USER 'tikiuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'tikipassword';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON tiki.* TO 'tikiuser'@'localhost';

Replace 'tikiuser' and 'tikipassword' with the username and password that you want to use.

Step 4: Install Tiki

After installing the dependencies and setting up MySQL, you can now proceed to install Tiki. To download and install the latest stable version of Tiki, run the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S tikiwiki

Step 5: Configure Apache

By default, Tiki is installed under the /usr/share/tiki directory. To get Tiki running, we must create an Apache virtual host for it. First, create a new Apache configuration file:

sudo nano /etc/httpd/conf.d/tiki.conf

Add the following content to the file:

<VirtualHost *:80>
    ServerAdmin webmaster@localhost
    DocumentRoot /usr/share/tiki
    <Directory /usr/share/tiki>
        Options Indexes FollowSymLinks
        AllowOverride All
        Require all granted
    </Directory>
    ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/tiki_error.log
    CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/tiki_access.log combined
</VirtualHost>

Save and exit the configuration file by pressing CTRL + X, followed by Y, and then pressing ENTER.

Finally, restart Apache to apply the changes:

sudo service httpd restart

Step 6: Finish the Tiki Installation

After completing the previous steps, you can now finish the Tiki installation by navigating to the following URL in your web browser:

http://localhost

The Tiki installer will guide you through setting up the database and configuring your site. Follow the prompts and enter the MySQL user and database information you created earlier.

Once the installer completes, you can now access your Tiki site by navigating to the following URL in your web browser:

http://localhost/tiki

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Tiki on your Void Linux machine. You can now start using Tiki to create and manage your content.

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