How to Install Zenphoto on Void Linux

Zenphoto is a free and open-source online photo gallery CMS that can be used to display and manage your photos on your website. Installing Zenphoto on Void Linux is a straightforward process.

Requirements

Before you start the installation process, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

• A running instance of Void Linux
• A user account with sudo privileges

Step 1: Update the System

Before installing any package, it is recommended to update the system with the latest updates and patches to ensure that all packages are up to date:

sudo xbps-install -Suy

Step 2: Install Apache and PHP

Zenphoto requires a web server and PHP to function properly. You can install Apache and PHP by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S apache php php-fpm

Step 3: Install the Zenphoto Package

Zenphoto is available in the Void Linux repositories, and you can install it using the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S zenphoto

Step 4: Configure Zenphoto

After successfully installing Zenphoto, you need to create a virtual host on your Apache web server to access your Zenphoto installation. You can do this by creating a configuration file under the /etc/nginx/sites-available/ directory:

sudo nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/zenphoto.conf

Add the following configuration to the file:

server {
        listen 80;
        listen [::]:80;

        server_name zenphoto.example.com;
        root /usr/share/webapps/zenphoto/;
        index index.php;

        location / {
            try_files $uri /index.php?$args;
        }

        location ~ \.php$ {
            try_files $uri =404;
            fastcgi_pass unix:/run/php-fpm/php-fpm.sock;
            fastcgi_index index.php;
            fastcgi_param SCRIPT_FILENAME $document_root$fastcgi_script_name;
            include /etc/nginx/fastcgi_params;
        }
}               

Replace zenphoto.example.com with your domain name, and /usr/share/webapps/zenphoto/ with the path to the Zenphoto installation. Save the file and exit the text editor.

Step 5: Enable the Virtual Host

After creating the virtual host configuration, you need to enable it by creating a symbolic link to the sites-enabled directory:

sudo ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/zenphoto.conf /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/zenphoto.conf

After creating the symbolic link, restart the Apache web server to apply the changes:

sudo systemctl restart nginx

Step 6: Access Zenphoto

Once you have configured Zenphoto, you can access it by visiting your domain name in your web browser.

http://zenphoto.example.com

You will be redirected to the Zenphoto installation wizard. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Zenphoto on your Void Linux system. You can now use Zenphoto to manage and display your online photo galleries.

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