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Install PageKit CMS on Ubuntu with Apache

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The article provides a detailed guide on how to install and use PageKit CMS on Ubuntu Linux with Apache support. As an intuitive, open-source content management system, PageKit CMS is a robust alternative to platforms like WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla. The tutorial guides the user through setting up Apache, MariaDB, PHP 7.1, and PageKit CMS…

This article explains how to install and use PageKit CMS on Ubuntu Linux with Apache support.

PageKit is a modern, intuitive, open-source content management system that’s modular and flexible. Whether you want to create a personal or business website, PageKit can help you build a powerful platform to manage your content on every device.

One might install PageKit CMS with Apache on Ubuntu Linux for several reasons. Some of the key benefits include:

  1. Modern and intuitive: PageKit CMS is a modern and intuitive open-source content management system that’s modular and flexible. It makes creating and managing powerful websites with various features and capabilities easy.
  2. Alternative to other CMS: If you currently run your website and content on different CMS like WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla, you may want to try PageKit CMS. It’s a great alternative to those PHP-based content management systems.
  3. Easy to install: Installing PageKit CMS on Ubuntu Linux with Apache support is straightforward and can be completed using simple commands.
  4. Secure: The installation process includes securing the MariaDB database server by creating a root password and disallowing remote root access.
  5. Customizable: With a range of modules and themes available, PageKit CMS can be customized to meet the unique needs of your website and content management requirements.

Overall, installing PageKit CMS with Apache on Ubuntu Linux offers a range of benefits and makes it easy to create and manage powerful websites.

For more on PageKit CMS, please visit its home page

Install PageKit CMS on Ubuntu Linux with Apache support

As described above, PageKit is a modern, intuitive, open-source content management system that’s modular and flexible.

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

Install Apache

Apache2 HTTP Server is the most popular web server in use. Install it since PageKit CMS 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 7.1 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-party repository to upgrade to PHP 7.1

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 php7.2 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
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 PageKit Database

Once you’ve installed all the packages for PageKit CMS to function, continue below to start configuring the servers.

First, run the commands below to create a blank PageKit database.

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

sudo mysql -u root -p

Then, create a database called pagekit

CREATE DATABASE pagekit;

Create a database user called pagekituser with a new password

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

Then, grant the user full access to the database.

GRANT ALL ON pagekit.* TO 'pagekituser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'user_password_here' WITH GRANT OPTION;

Finally, save your changes and exit.

FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;

Download and Install PageKit CMS

Run the commands below to download PageKit CMS content.

cd /tmp && wget http://pagekit.com/api/download/latest
sudo mkdir /var/www/html/pagekit
sudo unzip latest -d /var/www/html/pagekit

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

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

Configure Apache2 PageKit CMS Site

Finally, the Apache2 configuration file for PageKit CMS is configured. This file will control how users access PageKit CMS content.

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

sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/pagekit.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/html/pagekit
     ServerName example.com

     <Directory /var/www/html/pagekit/>
          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 PageKit CMS Site

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

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

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

Pagekit ubuntu install

Type in the database connection info and continue.

pagekit ubuntu setup

Then, create the site admin credential and finally install PageKit CMS

pagekit ubuntu install

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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