How to Install BookStack on OpenSUSE Latest

BookStack is an open-source platform that enables users to create documentation for their projects. It is easy to use, and its interface is user-friendly.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install BookStack on OpenSUSE Latest.

Prerequisites

• OpenSUSE latest should be installed on your system.
• You should have root access to the system.
• MySQL or MariaDB should be installed.

Step 1: Update the System

Before we begin the installation process, it is essential to update the system to the latest version. To do this, open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo zypper update

Step 2: Install Apache and PHP

BookStack requires Apache and PHP to be installed on your system. To install them, run the following command:

sudo zypper install apache2 php7 php7-mysql php7-gd php7-mbstring php7-json php7-xml php7-zip

After installation, start the Apache service using the following command:

sudo systemctl start apache2

To check that the service is running successfully, use the following command:

sudo systemctl status apache2

Step 3: Install and Configure MySQL

BookStack uses a MySQL or MariaDB database to store data. To install it, run the following command:

sudo zypper install mysql mysql-client

To secure the installation, run:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

Then, log in to the database using the following command:

mysql -u root -p

Next, create a new database for BookStack using the following command:

CREATE DATABASE bookstack;

Create a new user with the password using the following command:

CREATE USER 'bookstack'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';

Grant all the permissions to the user using the following command:

GRANT ALL ON bookstack.* TO 'bookstack'@'localhost';

Finally, refresh the privileges using the following command:

FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

Step 4: Install Composer

BookStack needs Composer to manage its packages. To install it, run the following command:

sudo zypper install composer

Step 5: Download and Install BookStack

To download BookStack, run the following command:

sudo git clone https://github.com/BookStackApp/BookStack.git /var/www/html/bookstack

Once the download is complete, navigate to the BookStack directory and run the following commands:

composer install --no-dev
cp .env.example .env

Then edit the configuration settings by running the following command:

sudo nano .env

In this file, make the following changes:

APP_URL=http://localhost
DB_DATABASE=bookstack
DB_USERNAME=bookstack
DB_PASSWORD=password

Save and exit the file.

Step 6: Configure Apache

To configure Apache, create a new virtual host by running the following command:

sudo nano /etc/apache2/conf.d/bookstack.conf

Then add the following lines to the file:

<VirtualHost *:80>
    ServerName localhost
    DocumentRoot /var/www/html/bookstack/public

    <Directory /var/www/html/bookstack/public>
        Options Indexes FollowSymLinks MultiViews
        AllowOverride All
        Order allow,deny
        allow from all
        Require all granted
    </Directory>
</VirtualHost>

Restart the Apache service using the following command:

sudo systemctl restart apache2

Step 7: Complete the Installation

Finally, navigate to the BookStack URL using a web browser, and follow the installation Wizard:

http://localhost

Fill out the required information, such as the database details, and create a new admin account.

Once the installation is complete, log in to the BookStack dashboard using the admin account.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed BookStack on OpenSUSE Latest.