How to Install b2evolution CMS on FreeBSD Latest

b2evolution CMS is an open-source content management system designed for creating blogs, social networks, and websites. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of b2evolution CMS on FreeBSD Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you start the installation process, make sure you have the following:

A server running FreeBSD Latest
Root access to the server
Internet connection

Step 1: Update FreeBSD

First, you need to update the FreeBSD system to its latest version. To do this, use the following command:

$ sudo freebsd-update fetch install

Step 2: Install Apache Web Server

b2evolution CMS requires a web server to function properly. In this tutorial, we will be using Apache web server. Use the following command to install Apache on your FreeBSD system:

$ sudo pkg install apache24

Step 3: Install MariaDB Database Server

b2evolution CMS requires a database to store its data. In this tutorial, we will be using the MariaDB database server. Use the following command to install MariaDB on your FreeBSD system:

$ sudo pkg install mariadb105-server

Step 4: Configure MariaDB Database Server

After installing MariaDB, you need to configure it by running the following command:

$ sudo mysql_secure_installation

Follow the prompts to set a root password, remove anonymous user accounts, disable remote root login, and remove test databases.

Step 5: Install PHP

b2evolution CMS is written in PHP, so you need to install PHP and its dependencies. Use the following command to install PHP on your FreeBSD system:

$ sudo pkg install php74 php74-mysqli php74-mbstring php74-gd php74-xml php74-curl

Step 6: Download and Extract b2evolution CMS

Next, you need to download the b2evolution CMS from its official website. Use the following command to download the latest version:

$ wget https://github.com/b2evolution/b2evolution/releases/latest/download/b2evolution-7.2.2-stable.zip

Once the download is complete, extract the downloaded file using the following command:

$ unzip b2evolution-7.2.2-stable.zip

Step 7: Configure Apache

Before you can access b2evolution CMS, you need to configure Apache to serve the website. Create a new virtual host configuration file using the following command:

$ sudo vi /usr/local/etc/apache24/Includes/b2evolution.conf

Add the following content to the file:

<VirtualHost *:80>
   ServerAdmin [email protected]
   DocumentRoot /usr/local/www/b2evolution
   ServerName example.com

   <Directory "/usr/local/www/b2evolution">
      AllowOverride All
      Require all granted
   </Directory>

   ErrorLog "/var/log/httpd-b2evolution-error.log"
   CustomLog "/var/log/httpd-b2evolution-access.log" common
</VirtualHost>

Replace the ServerAdmin, ServerName, and DocumentRoot values with your own values.

Step 8: Copy b2evolution CMS to DocumentRoot

After configuring Apache, copy the extracted b2evolution CMS files to the document root directory using the following command:

$ sudo rsync -avz b2evolution-7.2.2-stable/ /usr/local/www/b2evolution/

Step 9: Set Permissions

To ensure that b2evolution CMS can write to its own directories, set the correct permissions using the following command:

$ sudo chown -R www:www /usr/local/www/b2evolution/

Step 10: Start Services

Finally, start Apache and MariaDB services using the following commands:

$ sudo service apache24 start
$ sudo service mysql-server start

Step 11: Access b2evolution CMS

Open your web browser and navigate to the name or IP address of your FreeBSD server. You should see the b2evolution CMS installation wizard. Follow the prompts to complete the installation process.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed b2evolution CMS on your FreeBSD Latest server.