Tutorial: How to Install Pydio on OpenSUSE Latest

Pydio is an open-source file sharing and synchronization platform that allows you to access files across multiple devices and share them with others. If you want to install Pydio on your OpenSUSE system, follow the steps listed below:

Step 1: Update your system

Before you start the installation process, it is recommended to update your system to the latest version. Open the terminal and type the following command:

sudo zypper update

Step 2: Install the required packages

Pydio requires a number of packages to function properly. Run the following command to install these packages:

sudo zypper install apache2 php7 php7-mysqlnd php7-gd php7-zip php7-fileinfo php7-dom php7-xmlreader php7-json php7-intl mysql-community-server

Step 3: Configure the MySQL database

Pydio requires a MySQL database to store its data. Run the following command to start the MySQL server:

sudo systemctl start mysql

Create a new database and user for Pydio:

sudo mysql -u root
CREATE DATABASE pydio;
CREATE USER 'pydio'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON pydio.* TO 'pydio'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;

Replace 'password' with a strong password for the user.

Step 4: Download and extract Pydio

Download the latest version of Pydio from https://pydio.com/en/download. Extract the downloaded file to /var/www/ directory using the following command:

sudo tar -xvf pydio-core-8.2.5.tar.gz -C /var/www/

Step 5: Set permissions

Set the correct permissions for the Pydio directory:

sudo chown -R wwwrun:www /var/www/pydio

Step 6: Configure Apache

Create a new configuration file for Apache:

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

Add the following lines to the file:

Alias /pydio /var/www/pydio/
<Directory /var/www/pydio>
    Options FollowSymLinks
    AllowOverride All
    Require all granted
</Directory>

Save and close the file.

Step 7: Restart Apache

Run the following command to restart the Apache service:

sudo systemctl restart apache2

Step 8: Complete the installation

Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost/pydio. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

That's it! You have successfully installed Pydio on OpenSUSE Latest. You can now start using Pydio to share and synchronize files across multiple devices.