How to Install Cloudlog on Clear Linux Latest

Cloudlog is a web-based ham radio logging application developed by Simon Jackson. It allows ham radio operators to log, search, and manage their QSOs (contacts) from a web browser. Installing Cloudlog on Clear Linux Latest is a straightforward process. This tutorial will guide you through the steps.

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure you have the following:

• A running Clear Linux Latest installation
• Internet connectivity

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Cloudlog requires some dependencies to be installed. Run the following command to install them:

sudo swupd bundle-add php-basic devpkg-libmysqlclient lang-pack-en-US

Step 2: Install Apache web server

Cloudlog requires a web server to run. Apache is a popular web server that can be used to run Cloudlog. Run the following command to install the Apache web server:

sudo swupd bundle-add web-server-basic

Step 3: Install MySQL/MariaDB

Cloudlog requires a database to store its data. MySQL/MariaDB is a popular database that can be used to run Cloudlog. Run the following command to install MySQL/MariaDB:

sudo swupd bundle-add mysql
sudo mysql_secure_installation

Follow the prompts to secure your database.

Step 4: Configure MySQL/MariaDB

Create a database and user for Cloudlog. Run the following command to create a new database:

sudo mysql -u root -p -e "CREATE DATABASE cloudlog;"

Run the following command to create a new user and grant it privileges to the Cloudlog database:

sudo mysql -u root -p -e "GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON cloudlog.* TO 'cloudlog_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'your_password';"

Replace your_password with a strong password.

Step 5: Download and extract Cloudlog

Download the latest version of Cloudlog from the official website. Once downloaded, extract the archive to the Apache web server document root directory:

sudo tar -xzf cloudlog-latest.tar.gz -C /var/www/html/

Step 6: Configure Apache

Create a new Apache virtual host configuration file for Cloudlog. Run the following command:

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

Add the following content to the file:

<VirtualHost *:80>
ServerAdmin webmaster@localhost
DocumentRoot /var/www/html/cloudlog
<Directory /var/www/html/cloudlog>
Options FollowSymLinks
AllowOverride All
Order allow,deny
allow from all
</Directory>
ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/error.log
CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/access.log combined
</VirtualHost>

Save and exit the file.

Step 7: Restart Apache

Restart Apache to apply the changes:

sudo systemctl restart httpd

Step 8: Launch Cloudlog

Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost/cloudlog. The Cloudlog installation page should appear. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Cloudlog on Clear Linux Latest. Now you can start logging your QSOs and managing your ham radio contacts from a web browser.