How to Install DailyNotes on FreeBSD Latest

This tutorial will guide you on how to install DailyNotes on FreeBSD Latest. DailyNotes is a simple web-based markdown editor for taking notes. It allows users to create, edit, and delete notes organized by categories.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with this guide, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A FreeBSD Latest server
• Apache webserver installed
• PHP 7.x installed
• MySQL or MariaDB installed

Step 1: Clone DailyNotes Repository

First, you need to clone the DailyNotes repository to your FreeBSD server. Run the following command to clone the repository:

~# git clone https://github.com/m0ngr31/DailyNotes.git

This command will clone the repository into the current directory.

Step 2: Create a MySQL Database

Next, you need to create a MySQL database for DailyNotes. Run the following command to create a new database:

~# mysql -u root -p

This command will prompt you for the MySQL root password. Once you enter the password, you will get into the MySQL shell.

Now, create a new database with the following command:

mysql> CREATE DATABASE dailynotes;

Replace "dailynotes" with your preferred database name.

Step 3: Configure DailyNotes

In this step, you need to configure DailyNotes. Navigate to the cloned DailyNotes directory and rename the "config_example.php" file to "config.php".

~# cd DailyNotes/
~# mv config_example.php config.php

Edit the "config.php" file and configure the database settings to match your environment. Replace the following lines:

define('DB_NAME', 'your_database_name_here');
define('DB_USER', 'your_database_username_here');
define('DB_PASSWORD', 'your_database_password_here');
define('DB_HOST', 'localhost');

with:

define('DB_NAME', 'dailynotes');
define('DB_USER', 'root');
define('DB_PASSWORD', 'your_database_password_here');
define('DB_HOST', 'localhost');

Make sure to replace "your_database_password_here" with your actual MySQL root password.

Step 4: Configure Apache

In this step, you need to configure Apache to serve DailyNotes. Create a new virtual host configuration file with the following command:

~# vi /usr/local/etc/apache24/Includes/dailynotes.conf

Add the following lines to the file:

<VirtualHost *:80>
	ServerName dailynotes.local

	DocumentRoot /path/to/DailyNotes

	<Directory /path/to/DailyNotes>
		Options -Indexes +FollowSymLinks
		AllowOverride All
		Require all granted
	</Directory>

	ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/dailynotes_error.log
	CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/dailynotes_access.log combined
</VirtualHost>

Replace "/path/to/DailyNotes" with your actual DailyNotes directory path. Save and exit the file.

Step 5: Restart Apache

Finally, restart Apache to apply the changes:

~# service apache24 restart

Step 6: Access DailyNotes

You can now access DailyNotes in your web browser by visiting "http://dailynotes.local". If everything is configured correctly, you should see the DailyNotes login page.

Use the default username "admin" and password "password" to log in.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed and configured DailyNotes on FreeBSD Latest. You are now ready to start creating, editing, and deleting notes!