Tutorial: How to Install CMS Made Simple on EndeavourOS Latest

In this tutorial, we will go through a step-by-step guide on how to install CMS Made Simple on EndeavourOS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you start the installation process, you should have the following:

  • A Linux operating system installed, such as EndeavourOS Latest
  • A web server, such as Apache or Nginx, installed on your server
  • PHP installed, preferably version 7.2 or later
  • MySQL or MariaDB installed and configured on your server

Step 1: Download CMS Made Simple

The first step is to download CMS Made Simple from the official website, https://www.cmsmadesimple.org.

You can download the latest version of CMS Made Simple by clicking on the "Download" button on the website. Once downloaded, extract the files to your chosen web directory.

$ cd /var/www/
$ sudo wget https://www.cmsmadesimple.org/files/CMSMS-2.2.15-install.zip
$ sudo unzip CMSMS-2.2.15-install.zip
$ sudo mv cmsmadesimple /var/www/html/

Step 2: Create a New Database for CMS Made Simple

Before we start with the installation, we need to create a new database for CMS Made Simple.

To create a new database, run the following command:

$ mysql -u root -p

This will open the MySQL shell, where you can create a new database:

mysql> CREATE DATABASE cmsmadesimple_database;

Step 3: Add a New User for CMS Made Simple

After creating a new database, we need to add a new user who will have access to the database for CMS Made Simple.

To create a new user, run the following command:

mysql> CREATE USER 'cmsmadesimple_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';

Make sure to replace 'password' with a strong password for the user.

Next, grant the user all privileges on the database:

mysql> GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON cmsmadesimple_database.* TO 'cmsmadesimple_user'@'localhost';

Step 4: Install CMS Made Simple

Next, open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost/cmsmadesimple/setup/.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

During the installation process, you will be prompted to enter the following details:

  • Database name: cmsmadesimple_database
  • Database username: cmsmadesimple_user
  • Database password: password

Make sure to replace the placeholders with the actual database details that you created in Step 3.

Step 5: Secure Your Installation

After installing CMS Made Simple, it is important to secure your installation.

Some of the recommended security measures are:

  • Change the default administrator user and password
  • Disable the installation directory after the installation is complete
  • Keep your CMS Made Simple installation up-to-date with the latest security patches
  • Use strong passwords for all users and database credentials

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed CMS Made Simple on EndeavourOS Latest. You can now use the CMS to create and manage your website content.