How to Install Elkarbackup on Fedora Server Latest

Elkarbackup is an open-source backup solution that can be used to back up data on servers, workstations, and databases. This tutorial will guide you through the steps of installing Elkarbackup on Fedora Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that the following packages are installed on your system:

  • Apache
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • PHP

You can install these packages using the following command:

sudo dnf install httpd mariadb-server php php-mysqlnd php-gd php-ldap php-apcu php-xmlrpc php-mbstring -y

Step 1: Download ElkarBackup

First, download the Elkarbackup package from the official website or using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/elkarbackup/elkarbackup.git

Once the download finishes, navigate to the location where the package was downloaded.

Step 2: Install ElkarBackup

To install Elkarbackup, run the following commands:

cd elkarbackup
sudo ./install

You will be prompted to answer a few questions during the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Step 3: Configure ElkarBackup

To configure Elkarbackup, you need to edit the configuration file 'config.php'. Run the following command to open the file in your preferred text editor:

sudo nano /var/www/elkarbackup/includes/config.php

Update the following configuration options:

  • Set the IP address or hostname of the Elkarbackup server: $config["elkarbackup_server_address"] = "localhost";
  • Set the database credentials: $config["database"] = array(...);

Save and close the file.

Step 4: Configure Apache

To enable Elkarbackup, you need to create a virtual host configuration file in Apache. Run the following command to create the file:

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

Add the following configuration:

<VirtualHost *:80>
  # Server name or IP address where ElkarBackup is available
  ServerName backup.example.com

  # DocumentRoot should point to the ElkarBackup installation directory
  DocumentRoot /var/www/elkarbackup

  <Directory /var/www/elkarbackup>
    Options FollowSymLinks
    AllowOverride All
    Require all granted

    # Enable URL rewriting
    RewriteEngine On

    # Redirect incoming HTTP traffic to HTTPS
    RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off
    RewriteRule (.*) https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [R=301,L]
  </Directory>
</VirtualHost>

Save and close the file. Then, reload Apache using the following command:

sudo systemctl reload httpd

Step 5: Access ElkarBackup

Elkarbackup should now be accessible through a web browser. Open a web browser and navigate to the Elkarbackup URL, such as http://backup.example.com. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up an administrator account and start backing up data.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed and configured Elkarbackup on Fedora Server Latest. You can now use Elkarbackup to back up your data and ensure that it's safe from accidental loss or damage.