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How to Install ImpressPages CMS with Apache on Ubuntu Linux

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The article provides a detailed guide on installing and using ImpressPages, a user-friendly open-source content management system, on Ubuntu Linux with Apache. The process includes installing Apache2 HTTP Server and MariaDB database server, upgrading to PHP 7.2, creating an ImpressPages database, downloading and installing ImpressPages, and finally, configuring the Apache2 for ImpressPages. The guide aims…

This article describes installing and using ImpressPages on Ubuntu Linux with Apache support.

ImpressPages CMS is a user-friendly open-source content management system (CMS) built on the LAMP or LEMP stack. It has a flat, crisp, and clear design to impress your users. So whether you’re creating a personal or business website, ImpressPages can help you manage great content on every device.

You might want to install ImpressPages CMS with Apache on Ubuntu Linux for several reasons. Firstly, ImpressPages is a user-friendly open-source content management system that allows you to manage great content on every device efficiently.

Secondly, Apache is the most widely used web server on the internet and is highly reliable and secure. Finally, Ubuntu Linux is a popular operating system that is free, open-source, and easy to use, making it an ideal choice for web development.

Installing ImpressPages with Apache on Ubuntu Linux allows you to create a powerful and flexible website that is easy to manage and customize.

For more on ImpressPages, please visit its home page

How to install ImpressPages on Ubuntu Linux with Apache support

As described above, ImpressPages CMS is a user-friendly open-source content management system (CMS) built on the LAMP or LEMP stack.

Below is how to install it on Ubuntu Linux with Apache support.

Install Apache HTTP Server on Ubuntu

Apache2 HTTP Server is the most popular web service. Install it since ImpressPages needs it.

To install Apache2 HTTP on the Ubuntu server, run the commands below.

sudo apt update
sudo apt install apache2

After installing Apache2, the commands below can stop, start, and enable the Apache2 service to always start up with the server boots.

sudo systemctl stop apache2.service
sudo systemctl start apache2.service
sudo systemctl enable apache2.service

To test the Apache2 setup, open your browser and browse to the server hostname or IP address. You should see the Apache2 default test page, as shown below. When you see that, Apache2 will work as expected.

http://localhost
apache2 ubuntu install

Install MariaDB Database Server

MariaDB database server is a great place to start when looking at open-source database servers for Magento. To install MariaDB, run the commands below.

sudo apt-get install mariadb-server mariadb-client

After installing MariaDB, the commands below can stop, start, and enable the service to start when the server boots.

Run these on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

sudo systemctl stop mysql.service
sudo systemctl start mysql.service
sudo systemctl enable mysql.service

Run these on Ubuntu 17.10 and 18.04 LTS

sudo systemctl stop mariadb.service
sudo systemctl start mariadb.service
sudo systemctl enable mariadb.service

After that, run the commands below to secure the MariaDB server by creating a root password and disallowing remote root access.

sudo mysql_secure_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

Restart MariaDB server

Type the commands below to log on to MariaDB and test if MariaDB is installed.

sudo mysql -u root -p

Then, type the password you created above to sign on. If successful, you should see a MariaDB welcome message.

mariadb welcome

Install PHP 7.2 and Related Modules

PHP 7.1 may not be available in Ubuntu default repositories. To install it, you will have to get it from third-party repositories.

Run the commands below to add the below third party repository to upgrade to PHP 7.2

sudo apt-get install software-properties-common
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ondrej/php

Then update and upgrade to PHP 7.2

sudo apt update

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-sqlite php7.2-curl php7.2-intl php7.2-mbstring php7.2-xmlrpc php7.2-mysql 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 config file for Apache2.

sudo nano /etc/php/7.2/apache2/php.ini

Then, save the changes on the following lines below in the file. The value below is an ideal setting to apply in your environment.

file_uploads = On
allow_url_fopen = On
short_open_tag = On
memory_limit = 256M
upload_max_filesize = 100M
max_execution_time = 360
date.timezone = America/Chicago

After making the change above, please save the file and close it.

After installing PHP and related modules, you must restart Apache2 to reload PHP configurations.

To restart Apache2, run the commands below

sudo systemctl restart apache2.service

To test PHP 7.2 settings with Apache2, create a phpinfo.php file in the Apache2 root directory by running the commands below

sudo nano /var/www/html/phpinfo.php

Then, type the content below and save the file.

<?php phpinfo( ); ?>

Save the file. Then browse to your server hostname followed by /phpinfo.php

http://localhost/phpinfo.php

You should see the PHP default test page.

PHP 7.2 ubuntu nginx

Create ImpressPages Database

Once you’ve installed all the packages required for ImpressPages to function, continue below to start configuring the servers. First, run the commands below to create a blank ImpressPages database.

To log on to the MariaDB database server, run the commands below.

sudo mysql -u root -p

Then, create a database called impress.

CREATE DATABASE impress;

Create a database user called impressuser with a new password

CREATE USER 'impressuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'new_password_here';

Then, grant the user full access to the database.

GRANT ALL ON impress.* TO 'impressuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'user_password_here' WITH GRANT OPTION;

Finally, save your changes and exit.

FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;

Download and Install ImpressPages

Run the commands below to download ImpressPages content.

cd /tmp && wget http://download.impresspages.org/ImpressPages_5_0_3.zip
unzip ImpressPages_5_0_3.zip
sudo mv ImpressPages /var/www/html/impress

Next, run the commands below to change the root folder permissions.

sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/impress/
sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/html/impress/

Configure Apache ImpressPages Site

Finally, configure the Apache2 configuration file for ImpressPages. This file will control how users access ImpressPages content.

Run the commands below to create a new configuration file called impress.conf.

sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/impress.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.

<VirtualHost *:80>
     ServerAdmin [email protected]
     DocumentRoot /var/www/html/impress
     ServerName example.com

     <Directory /var/www/html/impress/>
          Options FollowSymlinks
          AllowOverride All
          Require all granted
     </Directory>

     ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/error.log
     CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/access.log combined

</VirtualHost>

Save the file and exit.

After configuring the VirtualHost above, please enable it by running the commands below.

Enable the ImpressPages Site

After configuring the VirtualHost above, please enable it by running the commands below, then restart the Apache2 server.

sudo a2ensite impress.conf
sudo a2enmod rewrite
sudo systemctl restart apache2.service

Next, open your browser, go to the URL, and continue with the installation.

http://example.com/

Click Next to start the installation wizard.

impresspages ubuntu

Type in the database connection info and create an administrator account to manage the platform in the backend. and continue

After entering the info above, click Finish to install the CMS.

impresspages ubuntu setup

You’ll find the private website configuration system at http://example.com/admin.

Enjoy!

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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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