How to Install PocketBase on Fedora Server Latest

PocketBase is a cloud hosting platform that enables users to deploy their web applications without worrying about server infrastructure management. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing PocketBase on a Fedora Server running the latest version.

Prerequisites

  • A Fedora Server running the latest version
  • Root access to the server
  • A stable internet connection

Step 1: Install Dependencies

PocketBase requires several dependencies to function correctly on Fedora. To install them, open a terminal and execute the following command:

sudo dnf install -y curl git nginx mariadb mariadb-server php php-cli php-composer php-fpm php-mysqlnd php-zip unzip

This command will install the necessary dependencies to run PocketBase.

Step 2: Install Composer

PocketBase uses Composer to manage its dependencies. To install Composer, execute the following command:

curl -sS https://getcomposer.org/installer | sudo php -- --install-dir=/usr/local/bin --filename=composer

This command will download and install Composer globally in your system.

Step 3: Clone PocketBase Repository

To clone the PocketBase repository, navigate to the directory where you want to store the PocketBase files and execute the following command:

sudo git clone https://github.com/PocketBase/pocketbase.io.git

This command will download all the necessary files required to run PocketBase.

Step 4: Configure Nginx

PocketBase uses Nginx as the web server to serve its content. To configure Nginx to run PocketBase, execute the following commands:

sudo cp -R pocketbase.io/config/nginx /etc/nginx/
sudo ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/pocketbase.io /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/
sudo rm /etc/nginx/sites-available/default
sudo systemctl reload nginx

These commands will copy the Nginx configuration file, create a symbolic link, remove the default server configuration file, and reload Nginx to apply the changes.

Step 5: Configure MariaDB

PocketBase uses MariaDB as the database server to store its data. To configure MariaDB, execute the following commands:

sudo systemctl start mariadb
sudo mysql_secure_installation

The first command starts the MariaDB service, and the second command runs the MariaDB security script. Follow the prompts to secure your MariaDB installation.

Step 6: Install PocketBase Dependencies

To install the dependencies required to run PocketBase, navigate to the PocketBase directory and execute the following command:

sudo composer install

This command will download and install all the dependencies required to run PocketBase.

Step 7: Configure PocketBase

To configure PocketBase, navigate to the app/config/ directory and copy the parameters.yml.dist file to parameters.yml. Then, execute the following commands to edit the configuration file:

sudo cp parameters.yml.dist parameters.yml
sudo nano parameters.yml

Edit the configuration file to reflect your setup. Make sure to set the correct MariaDB connection settings.

Step 8: Create a PocketBase User

To create a PocketBase user, navigate to the PocketBase directory and execute the following command:

sudo php bin/console fos:user:create

Follow the prompts to create a new user. The user will be used to log in to the PocketBase dashboard.

Step 9: Run PocketBase

To start running PocketBase, navigate to the PocketBase directory and execute the following command:

sudo php bin/console server:start

This command will start the PocketBase server. You can now navigate to http://localhost:8000 in your browser to access the PocketBase dashboard.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed PocketBase on your Fedora Server. You can now start deploying your web applications with ease!