How to Install MODX on Fedora CoreOS Latest

In this tutorial, you will learn how to install MODX on Fedora CoreOS. MODX is a powerful content management system and web development platform that allows you to build and manage dynamic websites with ease. Installing MODX on Fedora CoreOS Latest is a simple process that involves a few basic steps.

Prerequisites

Before installing MODX on Fedora CoreOS Latest, you need to make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

  • A server or virtual machine running Fedora CoreOS Latest.
  • Root access to the server or virtual machine.
  • An active internet connection.

Installation Steps

Follow these steps to install MODX on Fedora CoreOS Latest:

Step 1: Update the System

Before installing MODX on Fedora CoreOS Latest, it is recommended that you update the system to the latest version. To do this, open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo dnf update

Step 2: Install Apache Web Server

MODX requires a web server to function properly. So, the first thing you need to do is install the Apache web server. You can do this by running the following command:

sudo dnf install httpd

Step 3: Install MariaDB

MODX also requires a database to store its data. In this tutorial, we will use MariaDB as the database. To install MariaDB on Fedora CoreOS Latest, run the following command:

sudo dnf install mariadb-server mariadb

After installation, run the following command to start and enable MariaDB service:

sudo systemctl start mariadb
sudo systemctl enable mariadb

Step 4: Create a Database User and Database

Now, you need to create a database user and database for MODX. You can do this by running the following commands in the terminal:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

sudo mysql -u root -p

CREATE DATABASE modx;
GRANT ALL ON modx.* TO 'modxuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;

Replace 'modxuser' and 'password' with your desired username and password.

Step 5: Install PHP and Required Modules

MODX is written in PHP, so you need to install the PHP runtime and required modules. To do this, run the following command:

sudo dnf install php php-common php-mysqlnd php-gd php-imap php-xml php-json php-mbstring php-opcache php-zip php-curl

Step 6: Download MODX

Now, it is time to download MODX. You can download the latest version of MODX from the official website. For this tutorial, we will use version 2.8.2.

cd ~
wget https://modx.com/download/direct/modx-2.8.2-pl.zip

Step 7: Extract MODX

After downloading MODX, extract it to the Apache web server root directory /var/www/html by running the following commands:

sudo unzip modx-2.8.2-pl.zip -d /var/www/html/
sudo mv modx-2.8.2-pl/* /var/www/html/
sudo chown -R apache:apache /var/www/html/

Step 8: Configure Apache for MODX

After extracting MODX, you need to configure Apache web server to serve MODX. To do this, create a new virtual host configuration file for MODX by running the following command:

sudo nano /etc/httpd/conf.d/modx.conf

Add the following lines to the file:

<VirtualHost *:80>
    ServerName modx.local
    DocumentRoot /var/www/html
    <Directory /var/www/html>
        Options FollowSymLinks
        AllowOverride All
        Require all granted
    </Directory>
    ErrorLog /var/log/httpd/modx.error.log
    CustomLog /var/log/httpd/modx.access.log combined
</VirtualHost>

Save the file and exit.

Now, restart Apache web server by running the following command:

sudo systemctl restart httpd

Step 9: Install MODX

Finally, it is time to install MODX. Open your web browser and go to http://your_server_ip. You will see the MODX installation screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

During the installation process, you need to enter the following details:

  • Database type: Select 'MySQL'.
  • Database server name: Enter 'localhost'.
  • Database name: Enter the name of the database you created in Step 4.
  • Database user name: Enter the database user you created in Step 4.
  • Database password: Enter the password for the database user you created in Step 4.
  • MODX administrator account: Enter your desired username, password, and email address.

After completing the installation process, you will see the MODX dashboard. Congratulations! You have successfully installed MODX on Fedora CoreOS Latest.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install MODX on Fedora CoreOS Latest. MODX is a powerful content management system that allows you to build and manage dynamic websites with ease. By following the steps in this tutorial, you can easily install MODX on Fedora CoreOS Latest and start building your website.