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How to Set Up FileRun and Nginx on Ubuntu 24.04

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The article provides a step-by-step guide for installing FileRun with Nginx on Ubuntu 24.04. It covers prerequisites like installing Nginx, MariaDB, and PHP, followed by configuring a database and downloading FileRun files. Finally, it outlines setting up an Nginx virtual host and securing the installation with an SSL certificate from Let’s Encrypt.

This article explains how to install FileRun with Nginx on Ubuntu 24.04.

FileRun is a web-based file management system that allows users to upload, manage, and share files securely through a web interface. It provides features like file previews, sharing links, versioning, and collaboration tools, making it great for business and personal use.

Nginx is known for its high performance and low resource consumption, which makes it ideal for serving file-intensive applications like FileRun.

Combining FileRun and Nginx on Ubuntu Linux provides a robust environment in which to manage your files.

Install Nginx HTTP server on Ubuntu

FileRun requires a web server. This post will install and use the Nginx web server to run FileRun.

To do that, open the Ubuntu terminal and run the commands below to install the Nginx web server.

sudo apt update
sudo apt install nginx

Once Nginx is installed, the commands below can start, stop, and enable the Nginx web server to start automatically when your server boots up.

sudo systemctl stop nginx
sudo systemctl start nginx
sudo systemctl enable nginx

You can test the Nginx web server by opening your web browser and browsing to the server’s localhost or IP address.

http://localhost

When you see the Welcome to nginx!, it means the Nginx HTTP server is successfully installed.

Additional help on installing Nginx on Ubuntu is in the link below.

How to install Nginx on Ubuntu

Install the MariaDB database server on Ubuntu

The next component required to run FileRun is a database server. This post will install and use the MariaDB database server.

To install and use the MariaDB database server, use the instructions below.

Open the Ubuntu terminal and run the commands below to install the MariaDB database server.

sudo apt update
sudo apt install mariadb-server

Once the MariaDB database server is installed, use the commands below to stop, start, and enable the MariaDB server to start automatically when the server boots.

sudo systemctl stop mariadb
sudo systemctl start mariadb
sudo systemctl enable mariadb

Run the following commands to validate and test if the MariaDB database server is installed successfully.

sudo mariadb

Once you run the commands above, it will log you onto the MariaDB console and display a message similar to the one below.

Welcome to the MariaDB monitor.  Commands end with ; or g.
Your MariaDB connection id is 32
Server version: 10.11.2-MariaDB-1 Ubuntu 23.04

Copyright (c) 2000, 2018, Oracle, MariaDB Corporation Ab and others.

Type 'help;' or 'h' for help. Type 'c' to clear the current input statement.

MariaDB [(none)]>

The message tells you that the server is installed successfully.

Additional help on installing MariaDB.

Create a FileRun database

Upon successfully installing the MariaDB database server, create a blank database on the server specifically for the FileRun application.

As part of the setup, we will create a filerundb database and a user account called filerundbuser.

Finally, we’ll grant the filerundbuser full access to the filerundb database.

All the database steps above can be done using the commands below:

But first, log on to the MariaDB database server:

sudo mariadb

Then run the commands below to complete the steps:

CREATE DATABASE filerundb CHARACTER SET utf8mb4 COLLATE utf8mb4_general_ci;
CREATE USER filerundbuser@localhost IDENTIFIED BY 'type_your_password_here';
GRANT ALL ON filerundb.* TO filerundbuser@localhost WITH GRANT OPTION;
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
exit

Ensure to replace ‘type_your_password_here ‘with your password.

Install PHP on Ubuntu Linux

The last component you will need to run FileRun is PHP. The FileRun application is PHP-based and supports the latest versions of PHP.

Then, run the commands below to install the latest PHP version.

sudo apt install php-fpm php-intl php-mysql php-curl php-cli php-zip php-xml php-gd php-common php-mbstring php-xmlrpc php-bcmath php-json php-sqlite3 php-soap php-zip php-imagick php-ldap imagemagick ffmpeg

Additional help on installing PHP

How to install PHP on Ubuntu Linux

Next, you’ll want to change some great PHP configuration settings with FileRun. Run the commands below to create a new PHP configuration file for FileRun.

sudo nano /etc/php/8.3/fpm/conf.d/filerun.ini

Then, copy the lines below and paste them into the file above. Adjust as you wish.

expose_php              = Off
error_reporting         = E_ALL & ~E_NOTICE
display_errors          = Off
display_startup_errors  = Off
log_errors              = On
ignore_repeated_errors  = Off
allow_url_fopen         = On
allow_url_include       = Off
variables_order         = "GPCS"
allow_webdav_methods    = On
memory_limit            = 128M
max_execution_time      = 300
output_buffering        = Off
output_handler          = ""
zlib.output_compression = Off
zlib.output_handler     = ""
safe_mode               = Off
register_globals        = Off
magic_quotes_gpc        = Off
upload_max_filesize     = 20M
post_max_size           = 20M
enable_dl               = Off
disable_functions       = ""
disable_classes         = ""
session.save_handler     = files
session.use_cookies      = 1
session.use_only_cookies = 1
session.auto_start       = 0
session.cookie_lifetime  = 0
session.cookie_httponly  = 1
date.timezone            = "UTC"

Save your changes and exit.

One last module that is required is ionCube. Run the steps below to install it and add it to PHP configurations.

Download the package for Ubuntu 64-bit.

sudo wget https://downloads.ioncube.com/loader_downloads/ioncube_loaders_lin_x86-64.tar.gz

Next, run the commands below to extract it into the /usr/lib/php directory.

sudo tar -xzf ioncube_loaders_lin_x86-64.tar.gz -C /usr/lib/php

Then, run the commands below to create an ioncube config file.

sudo nano /etc/php/8.3/fpm/conf.d/00-ioncube.ini

Paste the following line into the file and save.

zend_extension = /usr/lib/php/ioncube/ioncube_loader_lin_8.3.so

Save the file and exit.

Download FileRun files

Let’s begin downloading and configuring the FileRun files on Ubuntu Linux. Run the command below to download the latest version of FileRun.

Download the installation zip archive from the FileRun client area: https://filerun.com/client-area/client-area-orders. There’s no zip archive file available for public download at the moment.

The download is available only for holders of an Enterprise license with valid support service.

After downloading, extract the file to the Nginx root directory.

cd /tmp
sudo unzip FileRun.zip -d /var/www/filerun

Next, run the command below to make the Nginx user the directory owner.

sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/filerun/

Once you have completed all the above steps, continue configuring the Nginx web server below to serve the FileRun content.

Run the commands below to create a Nginx virtual host file for FileRun.

sudo nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/filerun.conf

Then, copy and paste the content block below into the Nginx server block.

server {
  listen 80;
  listen [::]:80;
  root /var/www/filerun/;
  index index.php index.html;
  server_name filerun.example.com;

  location / {
    try_files $uri $uri/ /index.php;
  }

  location ~ [^/]\.php(/|$) {
    fastcgi_split_path_info ^(.+?\.php)(/.*)$;
    if (!-f $document_root$fastcgi_script_name) {
        return 404;
    }
   
    include snippets/fastcgi-php.conf;
    fastcgi_pass unix:/var/run/php/php8.3-fpm.sock;
    fastcgi_param SCRIPT_FILENAME $document_root$fastcgi_script_name;
    include fastcgi_params;
  }

 # A long browser cache lifetime can speed up repeat visits to your page
  location ~* \.(jpg|jpeg|gif|png|webp|svg|woff|woff2|ttf|css|js|ico|xml)$ {
       access_log        off;
       log_not_found     off;
       expires           360d;
  }

  # disable access to hidden files
  location ~ /\.ht {
      access_log off;
      log_not_found off;
      deny all;
  }
}

Save the file.

Then, run the commands below to enable the virtual host and restart the Nginx server.

sudo ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/filerun.conf /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/
sudo systemctl restart nginx

Setup Let’s Encrypt SSL/TLS for FileRun

You may want to install an SSL/TLS certificate to secure your FileRun site. Secure your FileRun installation with HTTPS from Let’s Encrypt.

Please read the post below for additional resources on installing and creating Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates for Nginx.

How to set up Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate for Nginx on Ubuntu Linux

Once you have restarted the Nginx web server, open your browser and browse to the server hostname or IP address defined in the Nginx server block.

http://filerun.example.com

A FileRun setup wizard should appear. Follow the wizard to complete the setup.

Make sure all requirements are met.

You will need to know the following items before proceeding. Use the database connection info you created above.

  • Database name
  • Database username
  • Database password
  • Database host

Then, type in the database connection info and click Next

Take notes of the super admin account password.

Log in and begin setting up your environment.

FileRun should be installed and ready to use.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

Installing FileRun with Nginx on Ubuntu 24.04 involves several key steps that set up a robust file management environment. Here’s a quick recap of the essential points:

  • Install Nginx: A high-performance web server essential for hosting FileRun.
  • Setup MariaDB: Creates a dedicated database for FileRun to manage its data effectively.
  • Install PHP: Ensures compatibility with the FileRun application for processing requests.
  • Download FileRun: Obtain the application files and place them in the appropriate server directory.
  • Configure Nginx: Set up a virtual host to serve the FileRun application correctly.
  • Secure with SSL: Implement HTTPS for secure data transmission using Let’s Encrypt.
  • Follow the Setup Wizard: Complete the installation by providing database credentials and setting up the admin account.

By following these steps, you can successfully set up FileRun with Nginx and utilize its file management capabilities for your personal or business needs.

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Richard
Richard, the owner and lead writer at Geek Rewind, is a tech enthusiast passionate about simplifying complex IT topics. His years of hands-on experience in system administration and enterprise IT operations have honed his ability to provide practical insights and solutions. Richard aims to make technology more accessible and actionable. He’s deeply committed to the Geek Rewind community, always ready to answer questions and engage in discussions. He enjoys watching football, cheering for the Minnesota Vikings, and spending time with his family when he’s not writing or managing Geek Rewind.
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