Quick CMS is a popular and powerful content management system software that allows businesses to efficiently manage their website content. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of installing Quick CMS with Apache on AlmaLinux 8. By following these instructions, you will be able to set up a robust and secure CMS platform for your website.

Prerequisites

Before we dive into the installation process, make sure you have the following prerequisites in place:

1. A system with AlmaLinux 8 installed and running.
2. Root access to the system.

Now that we have everything in order, let’s proceed with the installation and configuration of Quick CMS.

Step 1: Install Apache & PHP

The first step is to install Apache and PHP on your AlmaLinux 8 system. Apache is a widely used web server, while PHP is a popular scripting language used for web development. To install Apache and PHP, run the following commands:

yum install httpd httpd-tools php php-curl php-gd php-mbstring php-zip php-json -y

Once the installation is complete, enable and start the Apache service using the following commands:

systemctl enable httpd
systemctl start httpd

To verify the status of Apache, you can use the following command:

systemctl status httpd

Step 2: Enable Firewall

To ensure the security of your CMS installation, it is important to enable the firewall and allow the necessary HTTP and HTTPS services. Run the following commands to enable the firewall and add the required services:

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

This will enable the firewall with HTTP and HTTPS services.

Step 3: Install Let’s Encrypt SSL Certificate

To secure your website with SSL/TLS encryption, we will install a Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate. This will allow your domain to run on HTTPS, ensuring secure communication between the server and the client. Follow the instructions in thislink to install Let’s Encrypt.

Step 4: Download Quick CMS

Next, we need to download the Quick CMS software from the official website. Navigate to the official Quick CMS website and download the latest version of Quick CMS.

cd /var/www/html/
mkdir quickcms
cd /var/www/html/quickcms
wget https://opensolution.org/download/home.html?sFile=Quick.Cms_v6.7-en.zip
mv 'home.html?sFile=Quick.Cms_v6.7-en.zip' quickcms.zip
unzip quickcms.zip
rm quickcms.zip

This will download Quick CMS and extract it into the /var/www/html/quickcms directory.

Step 5: Set File Permissions

To ensure proper functionality of Quick CMS, we need to set the correct file permissions. Run the following commands to set the necessary permissions:

chmod -R 755 /var/www/html/quickcms
chown -R apache:apache /var/www/html/quickcms
chcon -R -t httpd_sys_content_rw_t /var/www/html/quickcms

These commands will make the necessary folders readable and set the correct ownership and SELinux context.

Step 6: Configure Apache vHost

Now we need to configure Apache with a virtual host for your Quick CMS installation. Create a new Apache configuration file for your domain using the following command:

vi /etc/httpd/conf.d/yourdomain.conf

Replace yourdomain with your actual domain name.

Add the following configuration to the file:

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

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

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

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

Restart Apache to apply the changes:

systemctl restart httpd

Step 7: Configure Quick CMS

Now it’s time to configure Quick CMS for your website. Open your browser and enter the following URL:

http://yourdomain.com/admin.php

Replace yourdomain.com with your actual domain name.

This will redirect you to the Quick CMS installation wizard, where you will need to complete the final steps of the installation process. Set your preferred username and password, and follow the prompts to configure Quick CMS.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Quick CMS with Apache on AlmaLinux 8. You can now start managing your website content efficiently using this powerful CMS platform.

In conclusion, Quick CMS is a versatile and user-friendly content management system that allows businesses to easily manage their website content. By following the step-by-step instructions provided in this guide, you can install Quick CMS with Apache on AlmaLinux 8 and create a robust and secure website. If you need any further assistance or have any questions, feel free to reach out to our 24×7 in-house customer support.

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