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How to Install OroCRM with Apache on Ubuntu Linux

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The article provides a detailed tutorial on installing OroCRM on Ubuntu Linux with Apache support. The process involves several steps, including installing Apache2 HTTP Server and MariaDB, securing the MariaDB server, installing PHP 7.1 and related modules, creating an OroCRM database, installing Node.js and Composer, and downloading the latest OroCRM release. After OroCRM installation, the…

This article explains the steps to install OroCRM on Ubuntu Linux with Apache support.

OroCRM is designed to allow enterprises and business owners to collaborate and automate engaging experiences with customers throughout the entire process. OroCRM comes in Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE).

Installing OroCRM with Apache on Ubuntu Linux allows enterprises and business owners to collaborate and automate engaging customer experiences throughout the entire process. OroCRM is an open-source CRM software written in PHP and offers features that help you run your business and collaborate with your customers.

Installing OroCRM on Ubuntu Linux with Apache support enables you to take advantage of Apache’s powerful web server capabilities, as well as the security and stability of Ubuntu Linux.

Additionally, Apache support provides a robust and reliable platform for hosting OroCRM, ensuring that your customer relationship management solution is always available to you and your team.

Install OroCRM on Ubuntu Linux with Apache support

As described above, OroCRM is designed to allow enterprises and business owners to collaborate and automate engaging customer experiences throughout the process.

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

Install Apache

Apache2 HTTP Server is the most popular web server. Install it since OroCRM 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

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

Type the commands below to log into the MariaDB server to 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 7.1 and Related Modules

PHP 7.2 isn’t available on Ubuntu’s default repositories. To install it, you must get it from third-party repositories.

Run the commands below to add the below-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 7.1

sudo apt update

Next, run the commands below to install PHP 7.2 and related modules.

sudo apt install php7.1 libapache2-mod-php7.1 php7.1-common php7.1-curl php7.1-intl php7.1-mbstring php7.1-mcrypt php7.1-json php7.1-xmlrpc php7.1-soap php7.1-mysql php7.1-gd php7.1-xml php7.1-cli php7.1-zip

After installing PHP 7.2, run the commands below to open the PHP default config file for Apache2.

sudo nano /etc/php/7.1/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
memory_limit = 512M
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 OroCRM Database

Now that you’ve installed all the required packages continue below to start configuring the servers.

First, run the commands below to create the OroCRM database.

Run the commands below to log on to the database server. When prompted for a password, type the root password you created above.

sudo mysql -u root -p

Then, create a database called orocrm

CREATE DATABASE orocrm;

Create a database user called orocrmuser with a new password

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

Then, grant the user full access to the database.

GRANT ALL ON orocrm.* TO 'orocrmuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'user_password_here' WITH GRANT OPTION;

Finally, save your changes and exit.

FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;

Install Node.js and Composer

OroCRM requires Node.js and Composer to be installed on the system. You’ll need these tools to download and install OroCRM.

To install these packages, run the commands below.

curl -sS https://getcomposer.org/installer | sudo php -- --install-dir=/usr/local/bin --filename=composer

The commands above will download Composer from its maintainer page and install it into the /usr/local/bin directory. This is a local-global directory for application executables.

If you don’t have curl installed, run the commands below to install it with git. Then, rerun the commands above.

sudo apt install curl git

Next, run the commands below to install Node.js

sudo curl --silent --location https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_8.x | sudo bash -
sudo apt install nodejs

Download OroCRM Latest Release

Next, visit the OroCRM site and download the latest version.

After downloading, run the commands below to extract the download file into the Apache2 root directory.

cd /var/www/html/
sudo git clone -b 2.4 https://github.com/oroinc/crm-application.git orocrm
cd orocrm
sudo composer install --prefer-dist --no-dev

When you run the commands above, you’ll be asked for the database connection info you created above.

Some parameters are missing. Please provide them.
database_driver (pdo_mysql): 
database_host (127.0.0.1): 
database_port (null): 
database_name (oro_crm): orocrm
database_user (root): orocrmuser
database_password (null): user_password_here
mailer_transport (smtp): 
mailer_host (127.0.0.1):

Next, run the commands below to complete the installation

sudo php app/console oro:install --env=prod

You’ll be prompted to create an admin account to manage the backend during the setup.

Administration setup.
Application URL (http://localhost): 
Organization name (OroCRM): 
Username (admin): 
Email: [email protected]
First name: Richard
Last name: W
Password: 
Load sample data (y/n): y

Then, run the commands below to set the correct permissions for OroCRM to function.

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

Configure Apache2

Finally, configure the Apahce2 site configuration file for OroCRM. This file will control how users access OroCRM content. Run the commands below to create a new configuration file called orocrm.conf.

sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/orocrm.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/orocrm/web
     ServerName example.com
     ServerAlias www.example.com

     <Directory /var/www/html/orocrm/web>
        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.

Enable the OroCRM

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

sudo a2ensite orocrm.conf
sudo a2enmod rewrite

Restart Apache2 by running the commands below to load all the settings above.

sudo systemctl restart apache2.service

Then open your browser and browse to the server domain name, followed by install. Finally, you should see the OroCRM setup wizard complete. Please follow the wizard carefully.

http://example.com

Then, type the admin username and password you created above to sign in.

OroCRM ubuntu install

Enjoy!

OroCRM Ubuntu setup
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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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