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Install Maian Cart with Apache on Ubuntu Linux

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This post provides a detailed tutorial on how to install and configure Maian Cart, an online eCommerce platform, on Ubuntu 18.04 or 16.04. The guide outlines the process in several steps, beginning with the installation of Apache2 HTTP Server and MariaDB Database Server. It also covers the secure setup of a MariaDB server, the installation…

This brief tutorial shows students and new users how to install and configure Maian Cart on Ubuntu 18.04 | 16.04.

Maian Cart is a refreshingly simple and fast online eCommerce platform with everything you need to build an eCommerce website for your business.

This eCommerce software is responsive, easy to use, and built on the LAMP | LEMP stack with many extensions to enhance the platform. It also has modules like Top Rated, Featured Products, Payment Gateway, and more.

For more on Maian Cart CMS, please visit its home page

When you’re ready to get Maian Cart working on Ubuntu, please continue with the steps below:

Install Apache2 HTTP Server on Ubuntu

Apache2 HTTP Server is the most popular web server in use. Install it since Maian Cart 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 be used to 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, and you should see the Apache2 default test page as shown below. When you see that, then Apache2 is working 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 MariaDB service to start up 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 19.04 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): 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

To test if MariaDB is installed, type the commands below to log on into the MariaDB server.

sudo mysql -u root -p

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

mariadb welcome

Install PHP 7.2 and Related Modules

PHP 7.2 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-sqlite3 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 Maian Cart Database

Now that you’ve installed all the packages required for Maian Cart to function continue below to start configuring the servers. First, run the commands below to create a blank Magento database.

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

sudo mysql -u root -p

Then create a database called maiancart

CREATE DATABASE maiancart;

Create a database user called maiancartuser with a new password

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

Then grant the user full access to the database.

GRANT ALL ON maiancart.* TO 'maiancartuser'@'localhost' WITH GRANT OPTION;

Finally, save your changes and exit.

FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;

Download and Install Maian Cart

Run the commands below to download Maian Cart’s latest content. Then unzip the download file and move the content to the Apache2 default root directory.

Go to its download page and get the latest

https://www.maiancart.com/download-offer.html

cd ~/Downloads
unzip maian_cart.zip
sudo mv maian_cart /var/www/maiancart

After downloading and extracting Maiancart data, run the commands below to configure its database connection settings.

sudo nano /var/www/maiancart/store/control/connect.php

Then edit the highlighted lines, then save the file.

/*==============================================================================================
  DATABASE CONNECTION PARAMETERS
  Enter your database connection parameters below.
================================================================================================

  DO NOT edit the values in capitals, these are system constants.
  Edit the values on the right ONLY. Examples:

  define('DB_HOST', 'localhost');
  define('DB_USER', 'db_user');

  Important: The prefix is for people with only a single database. If you aren`t bothered
  about the prefix, do NOT comment it out. Leave it blank if no prefix is required.

================================================================================================*/

define('DB_HOST', 'localhost');
define('DB_USER', 'maiancartuser');
define('DB_PASS', 'enter_password_here');
define('DB_NAME', 'maiancart');
define('DB_PREFIX', 'mc_');

/*============================================================================================================
  MYSQL CHARACTER SET
  ===================

 [!] You can change this at any point in time to invalidate all existing login credentials (if applicable).
============================================================================================================*/

define('SECRET_KEY', '123456');

To generate a secret key for your server. Go to the link below:

https://www.maianscriptworld.co.uk/services/keys/

Copy and paste the secret key into the line save.

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

sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/maiancart/
sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/maiancart/

Configure Apache2 Maian Cart Site

Finally, configure the Apache2 configuration file for Maian Cart. This file will control how users access Maian Cart content. Run the commands below to create a new configuration file called maiancart. conf

sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/maiancart.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 admin@example.com
     DocumentRoot /var/www/maiancart/store
     ServerName example.com

     <Directory /var/www/maiancart/store/>
          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 Maian Cart Site and Rewrite the Module

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

sudo a2ensite maiancart.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

You should see the Maian Cart installation page. Follow the installation wizard to complete the setup,

Maiancart Ubuntu Install

Next, Choose MySQL5 and continue

Maiancart Ubuntu Install

Next, choose to include demo products. And complete the installation.

Maiancart Ubuntu Install

After that, Maian Cart should be installed and ready to use.

Delete the install folder.

sudo rm -rf /var/www/maiancart/store/install/

To login to the backend portal, you’ll have to set the admin login credentials in the file below
Again, open the /var/www/maiancart/store/admin/control/access.php file using your text editor and create an administrator username/password. Example:

define('USERNAME', 'superadmin');
define('PASSWORD', 'enter_password');

Log in and begin building the site!

Maiancart Ubuntu

Here are a few things worth considering:

  • Read the rest of the instructions on the installation docs page thoroughly.
  • Refer to the ‘Getting Started’ section for help with your new cart.
  • If you have issues, see the ‘Support Options.’ As with any new software, please be patient with it.
  • The system can be adapted into any existing layout. More info.
  • Once you are happy the system is ready to go live, you should enable the cache to speed up page load times and reduce database queries.
  • If you like this software, a one-time payment for the commercial version offers many benefits.

That’s it!

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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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