Typesetter CMS is an open-source content management system (CMS) written in PHP. It offers true WYSIWYG editing and utilizes flat-file storage for simplicity and ease of use. If you’re looking to install Typesetter CMS on AlmaLinux 8, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the installation process step by step.

Before we dive into the installation, let’s make sure you have the necessary prerequisites:

Prerequisites

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

Once you have these prerequisites in place, we can proceed with the installation and configuration of Typesetter CMS on AlmaLinux 8.

Step 1: Install Apache & PHP

To get started, we need to install Apache and PHP. Open your terminal and enter the following commands to install the required packages:

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

After the installation is complete, enable and start the Apache service:

systemctl enable httpd
systemctl start httpd
systemctl status httpd

Next, we need to allow HTTP and HTTPS traffic through the firewall. Run the following commands to enable the necessary firewall rules:

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

Step 2: Install Let’s Encrypt SSL Certificate

To ensure secure communication with your Typesetter CMS installation, it’s recommended to install a Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate.

Step 3: Download Typesetter CMS

Now, let’s download the Typesetter CMS files from the official website. Navigate to the desired directory and use the following commands to download and extract the files:

cd /var/www/html
mkdir typesettercms
cd /var/www/html/typesettercms
wget -O typesettercms.zip http://www.typesettercms.com/Special_gpEasy?cmd=download
unzip typesettercms.zip
mv Typesetter typesettercms
rm typesettercms.zip

Step 4: Set File Permissions

To ensure proper functionality, we need to set the correct file permissions for Typesetter CMS. Run the following commands:

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

Step 5: Configure Apache vHost

To configure Apache for Typesetter CMS, create a new Apache configuration file for your domain. Use the following command to create the file:

vi /etc/httpd/conf.d/your-domain.conf

Replace your-domain with your actual domain name. Then, add the following configuration to the file:

<VirtualHost *:80>
ServerName your-domain.com
ServerAlias www.your-domain.com
DocumentRoot /var/www/html/typesettercms
<Directory /var/www/html/typesettercms/>
Options -Indexes +FollowSymLinks
AllowOverride All
</Directory>
ErrorLog /var/log/httpd/your-domain-error.log
CustomLog /var/log/httpd/your-domain-access.log combined
</VirtualHost>

Save and exit the file by pressing Esc, typing :wq!, and pressing Enter. Finally, restart Apache to apply the changes:

systemctl restart httpd
systemctl status httpd

Step 6: Configure Typesetter CMS

Now that we have completed the installation and Apache configuration, it’s time to configure Typesetter CMS. Open your web browser and enter the URL http://your-domain.com or http://your-server-ip. This will redirect you to the Typesetter CMS configuration page.

Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Typesetter CMS installation. Make sure to provide the necessary information, such as the database connection details and administrator credentials. Once you have completed the configuration, click “Finish” to finalize the setup.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Typesetter CMS with Apache on AlmaLinux 8. You can now start building your website using the intuitive WYSIWYG editor and take advantage of the powerful features offered by Typesetter CMS.

Conclusion

Installing Typesetter CMS on AlmaLinux 8 is a straightforward process that can be completed in a few simple steps. By following this guide, you have successfully set up Typesetter CMS with Apache and are ready to create and manage your website with ease.

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