How to Install PukiWiki on FreeBSD Latest

PukiWiki is a wiki engine that allows for easy creation and editing of webpages with a focus on simplicity and ease of use. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing PukiWiki on FreeBSD Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, you will need to have access to a FreeBSD Latest server with root privileges. Additionally, you will need to have Apache web server and PHP installed.

Step 1: Download and Extract PukiWiki

The first step is to download the latest version of PukiWiki from the official website at https://pukiwiki.osdn.jp/. You can use the following command to download the file directly on your server:

# cd /usr/local/www/
# fetch http://osdn.jp/frs/redir.php?m=ymu&f=%2Fpukiwiki%2F43788%2Fpukiwiki-1.5.3_utf8.zip

After the download completes, you can extract the contents of the archive using the following command:

# unzip pukiwiki-1.5.3_utf8.zip

Step 2: Configure Apache web server

The next step is to configure Apache to serve PukiWiki. Create a new virtual host configuration file:

# vi /usr/local/etc/apache24/Includes/pukiwiki.conf

Add the following lines to the file:

<VirtualHost *:80>
 ServerAdmin [email protected]
 DocumentRoot /usr/local/www/pukiwiki-1.5.3_utf8/
 ServerName pukiwiki.example.com
 
 <Directory /usr/local/www/pukiwiki-1.5.3_utf8/>
  Options +FollowSymLinks
  DirectoryIndex index.html index.php
  AllowOverride All
  Require all granted
 </Directory>
 
 ErrorLog /var/log/httpd/pukiwiki_error.log
 CustomLog /var/log/httpd/pukiwiki_access.log combined
</VirtualHost>

Save the file and exit.

Restart the Apache web server for changes to take effect:

# service apache24 restart

Step 3: Install and Configure PHP

PukiWiki requires PHP to be installed and configured properly. If you haven't already installed PHP, you can do so using the following command:

# pkg install php74

Add the following lines to the end of the php.ini file:

# vi /usr/local/etc/php.ini

extension=pdo_mysql.so
extension=pdo_pgsql.so
extension=mysqli.so

Save the file and exit.

Restart the Apache web server for changes to take effect:

# service apache24 restart

Step 4: Access PukiWiki

You can now access the PukiWiki web page by opening your web browser and entering the following URL:

http://pukiwiki.example.com

You will be prompted to create a new page and start using PukiWiki!

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install PukiWiki on FreeBSD Latest. With PukiWiki installed, you can easily create and edit web pages in a collaborative environment. Enjoy using PukiWiki on your server!