How to Install Squidex on EndeavourOS Latest

Introduction

Squidex is an open-source cloud-based content management system that enables users to create and manage content, including text, images, and videos. Squidex is built with a modern and flexible architecture, and it can be installed on a wide range of platforms, including EndeavourOS Linux.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps required to install Squidex on EndeavourOS Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following:

  • A running instance of EndeavourOS Linux
  • Root or sudo user access to the EndeavourOS instance
  • At least 2GB of RAM and 2 CPU cores
  • A domain name or static IP address
  • An SSL certificate

Step 1: Install .NET Core SDK

Squidex is built using the .NET Core SDK, so we need to install it first. 

sudo pacman -S dotnet-sdk

Step 2: Install MongoDB

Squidex requires a MongoDB database to store content, so we need to install it next.

sudo pacman -S mongodb

After the installation, start and enable the MongoDB service:

sudo systemctl start mongodb
sudo systemctl enable mongodb

Step 3: Install Squidex

Now we can install Squidex. First, add the Squidex repository:

sudo pacman-key --recv-keys A44459311F88E8FC
sudo pacman-key --lsign-key A44459311F88E8FC
sudo pacman -Syy
sudo pacman -S git

Then clone the Squidex repository:

git clone https://github.com/Squidex/squidex.git
cd squidex

Next, build and run Squidex:

dotnet run Squidex

You should see the Squidex startup logs, including the URL for the application's web interface.

Step 4: Configure Squidex

To configure Squidex, open a web browser and navigate to the Squidex web interface: 

https://your-domain-or-ip-address:5002

Note that you need an SSL certificate to use HTTPS.

Log in to the Squidex web interface using the default credentials:

  • Username: admin
  • Password: admin

Once logged in, you will be prompted to create a new user and set up your content schema.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Squidex on EndeavourOS Linux. Squidex is a powerful content management system that provides a wide range of features, including content schema creation, multi-lingual support, and content revision tracking. With Squidex, you can easily create and manage your content and deliver it to your audience in a seamless and intuitive way.