Tutorial: How to install LibreServer on MXLinux Latest

LibreServer is a powerful, easy-to-use web server that aims to make running a server accessible to everyone. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to install LibreServer on MXLinux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before getting started, make sure you have the following:

  • A computer running MXLinux Latest.
  • An internet connection.
  • Basic knowledge of how to use the terminal.

Step 1: Update Your System

Open the terminal and update your system by running:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

This will ensure that your system is up-to-date and ready to install new packages.

Step 2: Install Required Packages

Next, we need to install several packages that LibreServer requires. Run the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt install apache mariadb mariadb-server mariadb-client php php-mysql php-myadmin

This will install the Apache web server, MariaDB database server, PHP 7, and the PHP MySQL extension.

Step 3: Download and Install LibreServer

Download the latest version of LibreServer from the official website - https://libreserver.org/download/

Once downloaded, navigate to the directory where you saved the file, and extract the contents:

tar -xzvf libreserver-[version].tar.gz

Replace [version] with the current version of LibreServer that you downloaded, such as libreserver-1.1.0.tar.gz.

After you have extracted the files, navigate to the LibreServer directory:

cd libreserver

Finally, install LibreServer by running:

sudo ./install.sh

Step 4: Configure LibreServer

Once LibreServer is installed, you can run the configuration script by running:

sudo libreserver-config

This will guide you through the process of configuring LibreServer. You will be prompted for the following information:

  • MySQL root password
  • Apache virtual server name
  • LibreServer admin username and password

Follow the prompts to complete the configuration process.

Step 5: Start LibreServer

Once the configuration is complete, you can start LibreServer by running:

sudo libreserver-start

This will start the LibreServer web interface, and you can access it by navigating to http://localhost in your web browser.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed LibreServer on MXLinux Latest. With LibreServer, you can easily deploy websites, run web applications, and much more. Enjoy!