How to Install Xavoc with Apache on Ubuntu Linux

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The content is a detailed tutorial on how to install and configure Xavoc ERP, CRM, and CMS platform on Ubuntu 18.04 or 16.04 using the Apache2 HTTP server. It provides users with step-by-step instructions on the installation process and discusses servers Apache2 and MariaDB, PHP 7.1 and related modules, creating a Xavoc database, and configuring…

This brief tutorial shows students and new users how to install and configure Xavoc ERP | CRM and CMS platform on Ubuntu 18.04 | 16.04 with Apache2 HTTP servers.

For the uninitiated, Xavoc is an open-source ERP | CRM and CMS platform that can serve as a solid alternative to today’s popular CRM and ERP platforms.

Xavoc is one of the best open-source CRM and ERP platforms to run your business and manage your customers. It has a drag-and-drop website Builder, an E-Commerce module, and many other features for individuals and professionals.

Xavoc might be an excellent place to start when you’re looking for an open-source CRM | ERP and CMS platform for your company.

For more about Xavoc, please check its homepage.

To get started with installing Xavoc, follow the steps below:

Install Apache2 HTTP Server

Xavoc requires a web server, and the Apache2 HTTP server is the most popular open-source web server available today.

To install the Apache2 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

Now that Apache2 has been installed browse your browser to the URL below to test whether the web server works.

http://localhost

If you see the page above, then Apache2 is successfully installed.

Install MariaDB Database Server

Xavoc also requires a database server to store its content. MariaDB is a great place to start if you want a genuinely open-source database server.

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 18.10 and 18.04 LTS

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

Next, run the commands below to secure the database server with a root password if you were not prompted to do so during the installation.

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

Once MariaDB is installed, run the commands below to test whether the database server was installed.

sudo mysql -u root -p

Type the root password when prompted.

The server was successfully installed if you see a similar screen.

Install PHP 7.1 and Related Modules

Xavoc is a PHP-based platform, and for now, only PHP 7.1. PHP 7.1 may not be available in Ubuntu default repositories. To run PHP 7.1 on Ubuntu 14.04, you may need to run the commands below:

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-mysql php7.1-gmp php7.1-curl php7.1-intl php7.1-mbstring php7.1-xmlrpc php7.1-gd php7.1-bcmath php7.1-imap php7.1-xml php7.1-cli php7.1-zip

After installing PHP 7.1, run the commands below to open the PHP default configuration file for Apache2.

sudo nano /etc/php/7.1/apache2/php.ini

The lines below are a good setting for most PHP-based CMS. Update the configuration file with these and save.

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

Every time you change the PHP configuration file, you should restart the Apache2 web server. To do so, run the commands below:

sudo systemctl restart apache2.service

Once PHP is installed, create a test file called phpinfo.php in the Apache2 default root directory to test whether it’s functioning. ( /var/www/html/)

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

Then, type the content below and save the file.

<?php phpinfo( ); ?>

Next, open your browser and browse to the server’s hostname or IP address, followed by phpinfo.php

http://localhost/phpinfo.php

You should see the PHP default test page.

Create Xavoc Database

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

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

sudo mysql -u root -p

Then, create a database called xavoc

CREATE DATABASE xavoc;

Create a database user called xavocuser with a new password

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

Then, grant the user full access to the database.

GRANT ALL ON xavoc.* TO 'xavocuser'@'localhost' WITH GRANT OPTION;

Finally, save your changes and exit.

FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;

Download Xavoc’s Latest Release

Xavoc community edition can be downloaded from its download page here.

On the Ubuntu terminal, run the commands below to download, then extract to its root directory.

cd /tmp
wget http://www.epan.in/communitydownload/xepan2.zip
sudo mkdir -p /var/www/xavoc
sudo unzip xepan2.zip -d /var/www/xavoc

Then, run the commands below to set the correct permissions for the Xavoc root directory and give Apache2 control.

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

Configure Apache2

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

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

     <Directory /var/www/xavoc/>
          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 Xavoc and Rewrite the Module

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

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

Then open your browser and browse to the server domain name. You should see the Xavoc setup wizard complete. Please follow the wizard carefully.

http://example.com/

Then, follow the on-screen instructions—type in the database name and user account. Then, create a backend admin account and continue.

After a brief moment, the software should be installed and ready to use.

You can then log in and begin setting up your business profile.

Conclusion:

You have successfully learned to install Xavoc ERP | CRM and CMS platform on Ubuntu. You may need to configure additional settings, but the steps above give you a basic starting point.

If you find errors with the steps above, please comment below:

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