How to install Backdrop CMS on EndeavourOS Latest

Backdrop CMS is an easy-to-use, flexible and powerful content management system which allows you to develop websites and web applications with ease. In this tutorial, we are going to learn how to install Backdrop CMS on EndeavourOS Latest.

Before we start, make sure your system is updated and has the minimum requirements for Backdrop CMS. You will need Apache or Nginx, PHP 7.x or later, MySQL or MariaDB, and Composer installed on your system.

Step 1 - Install Apache or Nginx

Install Apache or Nginx depending on your preference, using the following command:

sudo pacman -S apache

or

sudo pacman -S nginx

Step 2 - Install PHP

Install PHP and the required modules using the following commands:

sudo pacman -S php php-apache

or

sudo pacman -S php php-fpm

Step 3 - Install MariaDB or MySQL

Install MariaDB or MySQL, create a database and user for Backdrop CMS using the following commands:

sudo pacman -S mariadb
sudo mysql_install_db --user=mysql --basedir=/usr --datadir=/var/lib/mysql
sudo systemctl start mariadb
sudo mysql_secure_installation
sudo mysql -u root -p

Next, create a database for Backdrop CMS:

CREATE DATABASE backdrop;
CREATE USER 'backdropuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON backdrop.* TO 'backdropuser'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

Step 4 - Install Composer

Install Composer using the following command:

sudo pacman -S composer

Step 5 - Download and Install Backdrop CMS

Download and install Backdrop CMS using the following commands:

sudo mkdir /var/www/backdrop
sudo chown -R http:http /var/www/backdrop
cd /var/www/backdrop
sudo -u http composer create-project backdrop/backdrop . --stability=dev
sudo chmod -R 777 files/
sudo chmod 664 .htaccess
sudo cp .htaccess example.htaccess
sudo systemctl restart httpd.service

Step 6 - Configure Backdrop CMS

Now open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost/backdrop/. You will see the Backdrop CMS installation page. Follow the instructions and provide the database details that you created earlier.

Once you complete the installation, you can start using Backdrop CMS to develop your websites and web applications.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have learned how to install Backdrop CMS on EndeavourOS Latest. Now you can start building your website or web application using Backdrop CMS.