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How to Install Thelia 2 eCommerce on Ubuntu with Apache

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Thelia 2 is a comprehensive eCommerce platform designed for building online stores. With support for Bootstrap 3, microdata, and more, it offers an efficient system for managing content and products across various devices. The guidelines provided detail how to install Thelia CMS on the LAMP or LEMP stack along with Apache2 HTTP Server, MariaDB Database…

This article explains how to install Thelia 2 eCommerce software on Ubuntu Linux.

Thelia 2 is a refreshingly simple eCommerce platform with everything you need to build an eCommerce website to sell your products online.

You might want to install Thelia 2 eCommerce with Apache on Ubuntu Linux for many reasons. Thelia 2 is a simple and efficient eCommerce platform that can help you create an online store to sell your products quickly and easily. It is built on the LAMP or LEMP stack and is compatible with various operating systems and technologies.

Apache is the most popular web server in use and recommended for Thelia. It is known for its reliability and performance, making it an excellent choice for hosting an eCommerce website. Ubuntu Linux is also a great choice for hosting Thelia, as it is fast, reliable, and easy to use.

Installing Thelia 2 eCommerce with Apache on Ubuntu Linux will provide a secure and powerful platform for managing your online store. With Thelia’s minimalist and modern user and admin interface, you can efficiently create and manage your content and products on every device. Additionally, Thelia is a great alternative to other PHP-based content management systems like Magento or PrestaShop, and it is easy to install and configure.

Following the steps outlined in the installation guide, you can have a fully functional eCommerce website up and running quickly.

For more on Thelia CMS, please visit its home page

When you’re ready to get Thelia CMS 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 Thelia 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, 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 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 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 7.2 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-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 Thelia Database

Now that you’ve installed all the packages required for Thelia 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 thelia

CREATE DATABASE thelia;

Create a database user called theliauser with a new password

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

Then, grant the user full access to the database.

GRANT ALL ON thelia.* TO 'theliauser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'user_password_here' WITH GRANT OPTION;

Finally, save your changes and exit.

FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;

Download and Install Thelia CMS

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

cd /tmp && wget https://thelia.net/download/thelia.zip
unzip thelia.zip
sudo mv thelia_2.3.4 /var/www/html/thelia

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

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

Configure Apache2 Thelia Site

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

sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/thelia.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/thelia/web
     ServerName example.com

     <Directory /var/www/html/thelia/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.

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

Enable the Thelia CMS Site and Rewrite Module

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

sudo a2ensite thelia.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 Thelia installation page. Select the installation language and continue.

Thelia Ubuntu install

Next, type the database connection info you created above and click Continue.

Thelia Ubuntu install

Next, create an admin account to manage the portal and continue.

thelia Ubuntu setup

After that, Thelia should be installed and ready to use. To login to the backend, type the URL below:

http://example.com/admin
Thelia Ubuntu

Enjoy~

Don’t forget to delete the installation folder.

sudo rm -rf /var/www/html/thelia/install

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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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    EricGuillemot

    update for php.ini require post_max_size from 8M to 20M

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