If you are looking for a CMS platform that is easy to install, simple to maintain, and flexible, then Dotclear is a good place to start. With Dotclear, you get a platform with a feature-rich editor, user-friendly administration, flexible and customizable themes and template system, and built-in support for features such as antispam, XML/RPC, and more. This CMS platform is fast and lightweight and gives webmasters modular and extensible features to collaborate and automate engaging experiences with users across multiple devices, including mobile. For more about Dotclear, please check their Homepage To get started with installing Dotclear, follow the steps below:
Install Apache2 HTTP Server
Dotclear requires a web server and the Apache2 HTTP server is the most popular open-source web server available today. To install the Apache2 server, run the commands below: After installing Apache2, the commands below can be used to stop, start and enable the Apache2 service to always start up with the server boots. Now that Apache2 is installed. to test whether the web server is working, open your browser and browse to the URL below. If you see the page above, then Apache2 is successfully installed.
Install MariaDB Database Server
Dotclear also requires a database server to store its content. If you’re looking for a truly open-source database server, then MariaDB is a great place to start. To install MariaDB run the commands below: After installing MariaDB, the commands below can be used to stop, start and enable the MariaDB service to always start up when the server boots. Run these on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Run these on Ubuntu 18.10 and 18.04 LTS Next, run the commands below to secure the database server with a root password if you were not prompted to do so during the installation. When prompted, answer the questions below by following the guide.
Enter current password for root (enter for none): Just press the Enter Set root password? [Y/n]: Y New password: Enter password Re-enter new password: Repeat password Remove anonymous users? [Y/n]: Y Disallow root login remotely? [Y/n]: Y Remove test database and access to it? [Y/n]: Y Reload privilege tables now? [Y/n]: Y
Now that MariaDB is installed, to test whether the database server was successfully installed, run the commands below. type the root password when prompted. If you see a similar screen as shown above, then the server was successfully installed.
Install PHP 7.2 and Related Modules
Dotclear is a PHP-based CMS and PHP is required. However, PHP 7.2 may not be available in Ubuntu’s default repositories. To run PHP 7.2 on Ubuntu 16.04 and previous, you may need to run the commands below: Then update and upgrade to PHP 7.2 Next, run the commands below to install PHP 7.2 and related modules. After installing PHP 7.2, run the commands below to open the PHP default configuration file for Apache2. The lines below are a good setting for most PHP-based CMS. Update the configuration file with these and save. Every time you make changes to the PHP configuration file, you should also restart the Apache2 web server. To do so, run the commands below: Now that PHP is installed, to test whether it’s functioning, create a test file called phpinfo.php in the Apache2 default root directory. ( /var/www/html/) Then type the content below and save the file. Next, open your browser and browse to the server’s hostname or IP address followed by phpinfo.php You should see the PHP default test page.
Create Dotclear CMS Database
Now that you’ve installed all the packages that are required for Dotclear to function, continue below to start configuring the servers. First, run the commands below to create a blank Dotclear database. To log on to the MariaDB database server, run the commands below. Then create a database called dotclear Create a database user called dotclearuser with a new password Then grant the user full access to the database. Finally, save your changes and exit.
Download Dotclear Latest Release
To get Dotclear latest release you may want to go and download from its download page. Or use the commands below to use wget and get it downloaded. Once downloaded extract the downloaded content into the newly created Dotclear directory. Next, run the commands below to set the correct permissions for the Dotclear root directory and give Apache2 control.
Configure Apache2
Finally, configure the Apache2 site configuration file for Dotclear. This file will control how users access Dotclear content. Run the commands below to create a new configuration file called dotclear. conf Then copy and paste the content below into the file and save it. Replace the highlighted line with your domain name and directory root location. Save the file and exit.
Enable the Dotclear and Rewrite Module
After configuring the VirtualHost above, enable it by running the commands below Then open your browser and browse to the server domain name. You should see the Dotclear setup wizard complete. Please follow the wizard carefully. Then follow the on-screen instruction to complete the setup. On the first screen, type in the database name, database user, and password. and click Continue. On the next screen, create an admin account to manage the site. after that, click Save to complete the setup. When the installation is complete, log on to the backend with the admin account and start customizing your website. Save your changes and enjoy! Congratulation! You have successfully installed Dotclear CMS on Ubuntu 16.04 | 18.04. You may also like the post below:
