How to Install Apostrophe CMS on Debian Latest
This tutorial will guide you on how to install Apostrophe CMS on Debian latest.
Prerequisites
- A server running Debian with sudo privileges
- Node.js and npm installed on the server
- MongoDB installed on the server
Step 1: Install and Setup MongoDB
Update the package list by running:
sudo apt-get updateInstall MongoDB by running:
sudo apt-get install mongodbStart and enable MongoDB to start on boot by running:
sudo systemctl start mongodb sudo systemctl enable mongodbVerify that MongoDB is running by running:
sudo systemctl status mongodbCreate a new MongoDB database for Apostrophe CMS by running:
mongo use apostropheDB exit
Step 2: Install and Setup Apostrophe CMS
Install Apostrophe CMS by running:
npm install apostropheCreate a new Apostrophe CMS project by executing the following command:
node app apostropheThis will create a new project with the name 'apostrophe'.
Change directory to the newly created project.
cd apostropheCreate a new file 'index.js' and add the following code:
const apos = require('apostrophe')({ shortName: 'apostrophe', modules: {} }); apos.on('ready', function() { console.log('ApostropheCMS is now ready to use'); });Start the server by running:
node index.jsOpen your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000. You should see the Apostrophe CMS welcome page.
Next, you should configure and customize your ApostropheCMS project by following the official ApostropheCMS documentation.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and set up Apostrophe CMS on Debian latest.