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How Install Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware on Rocky Linux 8

Step-by-step instructions for installing the required dependencies, downloading and extracting Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware, setting up the database and user, and completing the installation process

Updated 7 Dec 2022 · 4 min read

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How to Install Polr on Rocky Linux 8

This article provides a detailed guide on how to install Polr on Rocky Linux 8. Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the required dependencies, download and extract Polr, create the database and user, and complete the installation process.

Updated 7 Dec 2022 · 4 min read

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How to Install Automad CMS on Rocky Linux 8

This article provides step-by-step instructions for installing the required dependencies, downloading and extracting Automad CMS, setting up the database and user, and completing the installation process.

Updated 7 Dec 2022 · 4 min read

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How to Install X-Cart 5 on Rocky Linux 8

This article provides step-by-step instructions for installing the required dependencies, downloading and extracting X-Cart 5, setting up the database and user, and completing the installation process.

Updated 7 Dec 2022 · 4 min read

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How to Install OrangeScrum on Rocky Linux 8

Step-by-step instructions for installing the required dependencies, downloading and extracting OrangeScrum, setting up the database and user, and completing the installation process.

Updated 7 Dec 2022 · 4 min read

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Redirect non-www and www URLs on Nginx

Learn how to redirect non-www and www URLs on Nginx. Step-by-step instructions for editing the server block configuration file and applying the redirect changes.

Updated 7 Dec 2022 · 2 min read

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