How to Install Phorge on Clear Linux Latest

Phorge is a web-based application used for project management, code review, and task management. It's designed to help teams improve project development efficiency and productivity. In this tutorial, we will look at how to install Phorge on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you install Phorge on Clear Linux Latest, you need to have the following:

• A server running Clear Linux Latest
• A non-root user with sudo permissions
• Access to the terminal of your server

Step 1: Install Apache and PHP

Phorge requires Apache and PHP. To install both of these run the following command:

sudo swupd bundle-add apache-php

Step 2: Install MySQL/MariaDB

Phorge also requires an SQL database. In this tutorial, we will use MariaDB. Run the following commands to install and start MariaDB:

sudo swupd bundle-add mariadb
sudo systemctl enable mariadb
sudo systemctl start mariadb

Step 3: Create a Database and User for Phorge

Next, we need to create a MariaDB database and user for Phorge. Run the following commands to log in to the MariaDB shell as the root user:

sudo mysql -u root -p

Now, create a new database and user with privileges on the newly created database:

CREATE DATABASE dbname;
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON dbname.* TO 'user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

Make sure to replace dbname, user, and password with your desired values.

Exit the MariaDB shell by running the following command:

exit

Step 4: Download and Install Phorge

Next, we need to download and install Phorge. Run the following command to download the latest version of Phorge:

wget https://we.phorge.it/source/phorge/archive/master.zip

Once the download is complete, unzip the file by running the following command:

unzip master.zip

Now, move the unzipped directory to the document root of the Apache web server:

sudo mv phorge-master /var/www/html/phorge

Step 5: Configure Phorge

The next step is to configure Phorge. First, rename the configuration file:

cd /var/www/html/phorge
cp conf/local/local.json.sample conf/local/local.json

Now, open the local.json file using your favorite editor:

nano conf/local/local.json

Replace the database credentials with the values you created in Step 3:

{
    "mysql.host": "localhost",
    "mysql.port": 3306,
    "mysql.user": "user",
    "mysql.pass": "password",
    "mysql.dbname": "dbname"
}

Save and exit the file.

Step 6: Set File Permissions

Phorge requires write access for some directories. Run the following command to set the appropriate permissions:

sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/phorge/conf/local/
sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/phorge/support/
sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/phorge/files/

Step 7: Restart Apache

The final step to complete the installation process is to restart the Apache web server:

sudo systemctl restart httpd

Step 8: Access Phorge

Phorge is now installed and ready to use. Open your web browser and navigate to your server's IP address or hostname followed by "/phorge". For example, if your server's IP address is 192.168.0.100, enter "http://192.168.0.100/phorge" in your web browser.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Phorge on Clear Linux Latest. With Phorge, you can now manage your projects, track tasks, and collaborate with your team efficiently.