If you are looking for a CMS framework that is easy to install, simple to maintain, and flexible, then Cotonti is a good place to start. It comes with features such as user accounts and content creation, file management, and community tools and modules that you can install to extend the capabilities of the platform. 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 Cotonti, please check their Homepage This brief tutorial is going to show students and new users how to install Cotonti on Ubuntu 16.04 / 18.10 and 18.04 LTS. To get started with installing Cotonti, follow the steps below:
Install Apache2 HTTP Server
Cotonti 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
Cotonti 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
Cotonti 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. sudo apt install php7.2 libapache2-mod-php7.2 php7.2-common php7.2-mysql php7.2-gmp php7.2-curl php7.2-intl php7.2-mbstring php7.2-xmlrpc php7.2-gd php7.2-xml php7.2-cli php7.2-zip 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 Cotonti CMS Database
Now that you’ve installed all the packages that are required for Cotonti to function, continue below to start configuring the servers. First, run the commands below to create a blank Cotonti database. To log on to the MariaDB database server, run the commands below. Then create a database called cotonti Create a database user called cotontiuser with a new password Then grant the user full access to the database. Finally, save your changes and exit.
Download Cotonti Latest Release
To get Cotonti’s 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 Cotonti directory. Next, run the commands below to set the correct permissions for the Cotonti root directory and give Apache2 control.
Configure Apache2
Finally, configure the Apahce2 site configuration file for Cotonti. This file will control how users access WebsiteBaker content. Run the commands below to create a new configuration file called cotonti. 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 Cotonti 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 Cotonti setup wizard complete. Please follow the wizard carefully. Then follow the on-screen instruction. Select the installation language and click Next to continue After that, validate that all requirements are met, then click next to the database setting page. Type in the database and user info you created above and click Next. Create an admin account to manage the portal online, then click Install. After that, you’re taken to a page where you can choose to enable more modules to enhance the platform. Select the modules you wish to install and complete the installation. When you’re done, go to the home page and view the new setup. Enjoy! You may remove install.php and set CHMOD 644 on datas/config.php now until the next update to improve site security Congratulation! You have successfully installed Cotonti CMS on Ubuntu 16.04 | 18.04 and 18.10. You may also like the post below:
