How to Install BigTree CMS on nixOS Latest

BigTree CMS is a powerful content management system that can help you create and manage websites efficiently. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing BigTree CMS on nixOS Latest.

Step 1: Install NixOS Latest

To install BigTree CMS on nixOS Latest, you first need to install the operating system. You can download the latest version of nixOS from their official website.

After downloading the ISO image, burn it onto a USB or DVD, boot the device from it, and follow the on-screen instructions to install nixOS on your machine.

Step 2: Open Terminal

To install BigTree CMS, you need to open the terminal on your nixOS system. You can launch the terminal by pressing the Ctrl + Alt + T key combination.

Step 3: Install BigTree CMS

Once you have opened the terminal, type the following command to install BigTree CMS:

$ nix-env -i bigtree-cms

This command will download and install the latest version of BigTree CMS on your nixOS system.

Step 4: Configure BigTree CMS

After installing BigTree CMS, you need to configure it to start using it. Open the bigtree.php file located in the /var/www/bigtree directory using your preferred text editor.

$ sudo nano /var/www/bigtree/bigtree.php

In the file, locate the $bigtree["database"]["password"] field and replace the default value with your database password.

Then, save the changes and exit the editor by pressing Ctrl + X followed by Y and Enter.

Step 5: Access BigTree CMS

Now that you have installed and configured BigTree CMS, you can access it by entering your server IP address in your web browser followed by /admin.

http://your-server-ip-address/admin

You will be prompted to enter your admin credentials. After logging in, you can start creating and managing your website content using BigTree CMS.

Conclusion

Installing BigTree CMS on nixOS Latest is a straightforward process. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can have a powerful content management system up and running in no time.

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