‍Microweber CMS is a powerful next-generation content management system and website builder based on the PHP Laravel Framework. It offers a user-friendly Drag and Drop interface that allows you to create any type of website, online store, or blog without any technical knowledge. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of installing Microweber CMS on AlmaLinux 8, ensuring that you have all the necessary prerequisites in place.

Prerequisites

Before we begin the installation process, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

1. A system with AlmaLinux 8 installed and running.
2. Root access to the system.
3. LAMP Stack (Apache, MariaDB, and PHP) installed and running. If you haven’t set up the LAMP Stack yet, refer to our guide onHow to Install LAMP Stack on AlmaLinux 8.

Step 1: Create Database

To get started, we need to create a database and a user that will interact with the Microweber CMS. Follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal and login as root.
2. Enter the following command to access the MySQL shell:

mysql -u root

3. Create a new database called microweber:

CREATE DATABASE microweber;

4. Create a new user named microweberuser and set a secure password:

CREATE USER 'microweberuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'YOUR-PASSWORD-HERE';

5. Grant all privileges to the user for the microweber database:

GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON microweber.* TO 'microweberuser'@'localhost';

6. Flush the privileges to ensure they take effect:

FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

7. Exit the MySQL shell:

QUIT;

Make sure to replace 'YOUR-PASSWORD-HERE' with a strong password of your choice.

Step 2: Configure Apache vHost

In this step, we will create a virtual host configuration for Microweber CMS. Follow these instructions:

1. Create a new directory for Microweber CMS under the Apache document root:

mkdir -p /var/www/html/microweber

2. Create a new Apache configuration file for the domain:

vi /etc/httpd/conf.d/microweber.conf

3. Add the following content to the file:

<VirtualHost *:80>
ServerName yourdomain.com
ServerAlias www.yourdomain.com
DocumentRoot /var/www/html/microweber

<Directory /var/www/html/microweber/>
Options -Indexes +FollowSymLinks
AllowOverride All
</Directory>

ErrorLog /var/log/httpd/microweber-error.log
CustomLog /var/log/httpd/microweber-access.log combined
</VirtualHost>

4. Save and exit the file by pressing Esc, typing :wq!, and pressing Enter.

Replace yourdomain.com with your actual domain name.

5. Restart Apache for the changes to take effect:

systemctl restart httpd

Step 3: Enable Firewall

To ensure the security of your Microweber CMS installation, it’s important to enable the firewall and allow HTTP and HTTPS traffic. Execute the following commands:

firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=http
firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=https
firewall-cmd --reload

Step 4: Install Let’s Encrypt SSL Certificate

To secure your Microweber CMS website with an SSL certificate, we recommend using Let’s Encrypt. Follow our guide onHow to Install Let’s Encrypt SSL Certificate on AlmaLinux 8 for detailed instructions.

Step 5: Download and Extract Microweber CMS

Next, we need to download and extract the Microweber CMS files. Execute the following commands:

cd /var/www/html/microweber
wget https://github.com/microweber/microweber/archive/master.zip
unzip master.zip
rm master.zip

Step 6: Set File Permissions

To ensure proper file permissions for Microweber CMS, execute the following commands:

chmod -R755 /var/www/html/microweber
chown -R apache:apache /var/www/html/microweber
chcon -R -t httpd_sys_content_rw_t /var/www/html/microweber

Step 7: Restart Apache

To apply the file permission changes and avoid any error messages, restart Apache:

systemctl restart httpd

Step 8: Configure Microweber CMS

Now that everything is set up, you can configure Microweber CMS by accessing your domain in a web browser.

1. Open your preferred web browser and enter your domain name (e.g., https://yourdomain.com) in the address bar.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
3. When prompted, enter the database details you configured earlier, including the database name, username, and password.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Microweber CMS with LAMP Stack on AlmaLinux 8. You can now start building your website, online store, or blog using the powerful Drag and Drop interface provided by Microweber CMS.

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Remember to regularly update and maintain your Microweber CMS installation to ensure optimal performance and security.

Conclusion

Installing Microweber CMS on AlmaLinux 8 is a straightforward process that requires some initial setup and configuration. By following the step-by-step instructions outlined in this guide, you can have a fully functional Microweber CMS website up and running in no time. Harness the power of Microweber CMS and unleash your creativity to build stunning websites, online stores, and blogs without any technical knowledge.

Christian Wells