How to Install b2evolution CMS on Elementary OS Latest

In this tutorial, we will learn how to install b2evolution CMS, a powerful content management system, on Elementary OS latest using Apache web server and MariaDB database management system.

Prerequisites

Before we begin the installation, please make sure your system meets the following requirements:

Elementary OS latest version installed.
Access to the terminal with sudo privileges.
Apache web server installed and running.
MariaDB database management system installed and running.

Step 1: Download b2evolution CMS

To download b2evolution on your system, follow below steps:

Visit the official website of b2evolution at https://b2evolution.net/.
Click on the "Download" button on the top navigation menu.
Select the "Download latest stable release" option.
Save the downloaded file to your preferred location.

Step 2: Extract the b2evolution Archive

Before installing b2evolution, we need to extract the archive that we just downloaded. Follow the below steps to extract the archive:

Open the terminal on your Elementary OS.
Navigate to the directory where the downloaded zip archive is saved. For example, if the downloaded file is saved in the Downloads folder, type:
```
cd ~/Downloads/
```
Run the following command to extract the archive:
```
unzip b2evolution-X.Y.Z.zip
```
Note: Replace b2evolution-X.Y.Z.zip with the name of the downloaded file you saved in step 4 of the previous section.
After the extraction process completes, you should have a folder named b2evolution-X.Y.Z in your current directory.

Step 3: Move the b2evolution to Apache web server document root

After extracting the b2evolution archive, the next step is to move the files to the Apache document root. Follow the below steps:

Open the terminal on your Elementary OS.
Type the following command to navigate to the b2evolution folder extracted in step 4:
```
cd ~/Downloads/b2evolution-X.Y.Z/
```
Type the following command to move the entire contents of the b2evolution folder to the Apache document root:
```
sudo mv ./* /var/www/html/
```

Step 4: Set Permissions for b2evolution Files

After moving b2evolution to the Apache document root, the next step is to set permissions on the files. Follow the below steps:

Open the terminal on your Elementary OS.
Type the following command to navigate to the Apache document root:
```
cd /var/www/html/
```

Type the following command to set proper permissions:

sudo chown -R www-data:www-data .
sudo chmod -R 755 .

Step 5: Create a Database for b2evolution

Before starting the b2evolution installation process, we need to create a database for the CMS to store its data. Follow the below steps:

Open the terminal on your Elementary OS.
Type the following command to access the MariaDB database management system:
```
sudo mysql
```
Once you are in the MySQL prompt, type the following command to create a new database:
```
CREATE DATABASE b2evolution;
```
Note: You can replace b2evolution with any other name of your choice for the new database.
Type the following command to create a new user for the b2evolution database:
```
CREATE USER 'b2evo_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'your-password-here';
```
Note: Replace your-password-here with a strong and secure password of your choice.
Type the following command to grant all permissions to the b2evolution user on the b2evolution database:
```
GRANT ALL ON b2evolution.* TO 'b2evo_user'@'localhost';
```
Type the following command to flush the MySQL privileges and exit the MySQL prompt:
```
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
exit;
```

Step 6: Install b2evolution CMS

Now that we have set up the environment and created the database, we can start the b2evolution installation process. Follow the below steps:

Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost/ or http://your-server-ip/.
Click on the "Start the installation" button.
Accept the terms and conditions, and click on the "Next" button.
Fill in the database details that we created in step 5.
- Database type: Select "MySQL".
- Database server: Leave it as "localhost".
- Database name: Type "b2evolution".
- Database user: Type "b2evo_user".
- Database password: Type the password you set for the b2evo_user in step 5.
Click on the "Test & Store" button. If everything is correct, you should see a message that says "Database connection OK".
Fill in the account details for the first user.
Click on the "Install" button.
Wait for the installation process to complete.
Click on the "Go to your site" button.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed b2evolution CMS on Elementary OS latest.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we learned how to install b2evolution CMS on Elementary OS latest using Apache web server and MariaDB database management system. We hope this tutorial was helpful to you, and you were able to install b2evolution on your system without any issues.