HOW TO INSTALL GETSIMPLE CMS ON VOID LINUX

In this tutorial, we will learn how to install GetSimple CMS on Void Linux step-by-step.

Requirements

  • A working Void Linux installation
  • Access to the terminal
  • Sudo privileges

Step 1: Update Packages

It is recommended to update the packages before installing any new software. Use the following command to update the packages:

sudo xbps-install -Suv

Step 2: Install Required software

We need to install Apache, PHP, and MySQL to run GetSimple CMS. Use the following command to install them:

sudo xbps-install -y apache php php-fpm php-mysqli mysql-server

Step 3: Configure MySQL

Now, we need to secure MySQL by running the following command:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

This command will prompt you to set a new root password for MySQL, remove anonymous users, and other security-related settings.

Step 4: Create Database

After securing MySQL, let's create a new database for GetSimple CMS. Use the following command to create a new database named "getsimple":

sudo mysql -u root -p

CREATE DATABASE getsimple;

Step 5: Download GetSimple CMS

We need to download GetSimple CMS from their official website. Use the following command to download it:

wget https://github.com/GetSimpleCMS/GetSimpleCMS/releases/download/3.3.16/getsimple_3.3.16.zip

Step 6: Install GetSimple CMS

Extract the downloaded file using the following command:

unzip getsimple_3.3.16.zip

Copy the extracted files to the Apache root directory using the following command:

sudo cp -r getsimple/* /var/www/localhost/htdocs/

Step 7: Configure GetSimple CMS

To configure GetSimple CMS, we need to change the ownership of the Apache root directory by running the following command:

sudo chown -R http:http /var/www/localhost/htdocs/

Now, create a new Apache configuration file for GetSimple CMS:

sudo nano /etc/httpd/conf.d/getsimple.conf

Add the following lines to the file:

<Directory "/var/www/localhost/htdocs">
    AllowOverride All
</Directory>

Save and close the file.

Step 8: Restart Services

Finally, restart the Apache and PHP-FPM services using the following command:

sudo xbps-rc -f apache php-fpm restart

Step 9: Access GetSimple CMS

Open your web browser and type the IP address of your Void Linux machine followed by "/admin" to access the admin panel of GetSimple CMS.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed GetSimple CMS on Void Linux.