b2evolution is a popular CMS that can be used to develop blogs, online magazines, and websites. Here is a tutorial on how to install b2evolution CMS on Windows 11.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the following prerequisites:
- Windows 11 operating system
- PHP version 5.0 or above
- MySQL version 5.0 or above
- Apache web server
- b2evolution CMS installation package
Step 1 - Install Apache Web Server
- Download the latest version of Apache web server from https://httpd.apache.org/download.cgi.
- Extract the downloaded Apache zip file to your system, for example, C:\server\Apache24.
- Start the Apache server by running the httpd.exe file.
Step 2 - Install PHP
- Download the latest version of PHP from https://www.php.net/downloads.php.
- Extract the downloaded PHP zip file to your system, for example, C:\server\PHP.
- Rename the file 'php.ini-development' to 'php.ini'
- Edit the 'php.ini' file and make the following changes:
extension_dir = "<PATH_TO_PHP>\ext"extension=php_curl.dllextension=php_mbstring.dllextension=php_exif.dll
- Save and close the file.
Step 3 - Install MySQL
Step 4 - Install b2evolution CMS
- Download the latest version of b2evolution from https://b2evolution.net/downloads/.
- Extract the downloaded b2evolution zip file to your system, for example, C:\server\b2evolution.
- Copy the extracted files to the Apache web server's 'htdocs' folder.
- Make sure the b2evolution folders are writable.
- Open a web browser and go to http://localhost/.
- Follow the installation wizard instructions to install b2evolution CMS.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we have seen how to install b2evolution CMS on Windows 11. With the right installation of Apache web server, PHP, and MySQL, developers can create rich and user-friendly websites using b2evolution CMS.
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