How to Install Sentora on NetBSD

Sentora is a free, open-source web hosting control panel that provides an easy way to manage web servers through a simple web-based interface. In this tutorial, we will be installing Sentora on NetBSD.

Step 1: Preparation

Before proceeding with the installation of Sentora, you need to ensure that your NetBSD system is up to date with the latest packages and updates. You can update your system using the following command:

pkgin -y update

Step 2: Install Dependencies

To install Sentora, you will need to install some dependencies. To install the required dependencies, use the following command:

pkgin -y install py27-cgi uwsgi-ng nginx mysql57-server php74 php74-gd php74-mysql php74-pdo_mysql

Step 3: Install Sentora

To install Sentora, you will need to download the latest version of Sentora from the official website. You can do this by visiting the following link: http://sentora.org

Once you have downloaded the latest version of Sentora, you can install it by running the following command:

tar -zxvf sentora-1.0.3.tar.gz -C /usr/local/

Step 4: Setup Configuration Files

After you have installed Sentora, you will need to configure some files to properly setup the application. Start by creating a new configuration file:

cp /usr/local/sentora/configs/sample-config.json /usr/local/sentora/configs/config.json

Next, change the permission of a few folders and files:

chmod -R 777 /usr/local/sentora/logs/
chmod -R 777 /usr/local/sentora/var/
chmod +x /usr/local/sentora/bin/fixperms.sh

Finally, run the following command to fix the permission of the files we just modified:

/usr/local/sentora/bin/fixperms.sh

Step 5: Start the Server

Before you can access Sentora from a web browser, you will need to start the server. Start the server by running the following command:

/usr/local/sentora/zend/bin/php /usr/local/sentora/src/sentora_startup.php

To ensure that the server is running, visit http://localhost/ on your web browser.

Step 6: Configure Sentora

To configure Sentora, visit http://localhost/sentora/ on your web browser. The default login credentials are:

  • Username: zadmin
  • Password: password

That’s it! You have successfully installed and configured Sentora on your NetBSD system.