How to Install Typemill on NetBSD

Typemill is a flat-file content management system that allows you to create and publish web content easily. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Typemill on NetBSD.

Step 1: Update Software Packages

First, we need to update the software package system on the server, enter the following command:

$ sudo pkgin update

Step 2: Install Required Packages

Next, we need to install some necessary packages for Typemill installation on NetBSD. Run the following command to install PHP, Apachectl, and other required packages:

$ sudo pkgin install php73-apache php73-pdo_sqlite php73-dom php73-xml php73-json php73-mbstring php73-mbstring php73-tokenizer

Step 3: Download and Unzip Typemill

Now, we will download Typemill from the official website. Run the following command to download Typemill latest version:

$ wget https://github.com/typemill/typemill/releases/download/v1.9.1/typemill.zip

Once the download is complete, unzip Typemill by executing the following command:

$ unzip typemill.zip

Step 4: Move Typemill to Document Root Directory

After unzipping the Typemill files, we will move the Typemill installation folder to the web document root directory. Execute the following command to move Typemill to the document root directory:

$ sudo mv typemill /usr/pkg/share/httpd/htdocs/

Step 5: Configuring Apache

We need to edit the Apache configuration file to enable Typemill's website. Run the following command to edit the Apache configuration file:

$ sudo nano /usr/pkg/etc/httpd/httpd.conf

Add the following lines at the end of the file:

Alias /typemill "/usr/pkg/share/httpd/htdocs/typemill/public"

<Directory "/usr/pkg/share/httpd/htdocs/typemill/public">
    Options Indexes FollowSymLinks
    AllowOverride All
    Require all granted
</Directory>

Save the file and exit.

Step 6: Restart Apache

After configuring the Apache for Typemill installation, restart Apache so that the changes take effect. Enter the following command to restart Apache:

$ sudo /usr/pkg/sbin/apachectl restart

Step 7: Browse Typemill Website

Now you can browse the Typemill website by visiting your server's IP address or hostname followed by "/typemill/" in your web browser.

http://your-ip-address/typemill/

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Typemill on NetBSD. Now you can use Typemill to manage the content of your website.