How to set up OrangeHRM with Apache on Ubuntu Linux

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The article provides a detailed guide on how to set up OrangeHRM, an open-source Human Resource Management software, on Ubuntu Linux with Apache support. The installation involves several steps, including the installation and configuration of Apache2 and MariaDB, as well as PHP 7.1 and related modules. The article guides you through creating an OrangeHRM database,…

This article describes the steps to set up OrangeHRM on Ubuntu Linux with Apache support.

Setting up OrangeHRM with Apache on Ubuntu Linux allows enterprises and business owners to manage Personnel Information Management, Employee Self Service, Leave, Time and attendance, Benefits, and Recruitment.

Apache2 is one of the most popular web servers used today and is required for OrangeHRM to function. Additionally, Ubuntu Linux is a popular and reliable operating system widely used by businesses.

Following the article’s steps, businesses can easily install and configure OrangeHRM on their Ubuntu Linux servers.

How to install OrangeHRM on Ubuntu Linux with Apache support

As described above, the OrangeHRM system is designed to allow enterprises and business owners to manage Personnel Information Management, Employee self-service, Leave, Time and attendance, Benefits, and Recruitment.

Below is how to install it on Ubuntu Linux.

Install Apache

OrangeHRM requires a web server, and the second most popular web server in use today is Apache2. So, go and install Apache2 on Ubuntu by running the commands below:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install apache2

Next, run the commands below 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

Install MariaDB

OrangeHRM also requires a database server. And MariaDB database server is a great place to start. To install it, run the commands below.

sudo apt-get install mariadb-server mariadb-client

After installation, the commands below can stop, start, and enable the MariaDB service to start up when the server boots.

sudo systemctl stop mysql.service
sudo systemctl start mysql.service
sudo systemctl enable mysql.service

After that, run the commands below to secure the MariaDB server.

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

Install PHP FPM and Related Modules

PHP 7.1 isn’t available on Ubuntu’s default repositories. So, to install it, you must get it from third-party repositories.

Run the commands below to add the below third 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

Run the commands below to install PHP 7.1 and related modules.

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

After installing PHP, run the commands below to open the FPM PHP default file.

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

Then change to the following lines below in the file and save.

file_uploads = On
allow_url_fopen = On
memory_limit = 256M
upload_max_filesize = 100M
date.timezone = America/Chicago

Create OrangeHRM 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 OrangeHRM 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 orangehrm

CREATE DATABASE orangehrm;

Create a database user called orangehrmuser with a new password

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

Then, grant the user full access to the database.

GRANT ALL ON orangehrm.* TO 'orangehrmuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'user_password_here' WITH GRANT OPTION;

Finally, save your changes and exit.

FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;

Download OrangeHRM’s Latest Release

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

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

cd /tmp && wget https://excellmedia.dl.sourceforge.net/project/orangehrm/stable/4.0/orangehrm-4.0.zip
unzip orangehrm-4.0.zip
sudo mv orangehrm-4.0 /var/www/html/orangehrm

Then, run the commands below to set the correct permissions for Concrete5 to function.

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

Configure Apache2

Finally, configure the Apahce2 virtual host configuration file for OrangeHRM. This file will control how users access OrangeHRM content.

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

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

     <Directory /var/www/html/orangehrm/>
        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 OrangeHRM virtual host

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

sudo a2ensite orangehrm.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. You should see the Concrete5 setup wizard complete. Please follow the wizard carefully.

http://example.com

Then, follow the on-screen instructions until you’ve successfully installed OrangeHRM.

Enter the database info you created above and continue

Finish with the installation and enjoy!

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10 responses to “How to set up OrangeHRM with Apache on Ubuntu Linux”

  1. bura belete Avatar
    bura belete

    hi i have tried installing orangehrm following your guide but at the end of the installation i found error called “Cannot make a database connection using given details” i didn’t miss any of your guide.

    thank you regrades
    …..waiting your response

    1. !robot Avatar
      !robot

      Try database server IP address

  2. Manish Sharma Avatar
    Manish Sharma

    Installation is successfully done but seems that the login page after I finished the installation is not allowing editing to give the login credentials.

  3. Jagjeet Singh Avatar
    Jagjeet Singh

    Hello..
    When I am configuring the orange HRM on localhost, everything is fine but at the time of installation DB is connected but error in DB tables creation.
    Error is: Specified key was too long; max length is 767 bytes.
    Please help me out.

    1. andirst Avatar
      andirst

      I had same error, please help…

  4. Abay Avatar
    Abay

    how change logo orangehrm in ubuntu 16.04 commands

  5. Rakesh Avatar
    Rakesh

    How to increase upload file mb in orange hrm portal

  6. rakesh Kumar Avatar
    rakesh Kumar

    I successfully completed until installation page but now, I’m getting HTTP 500 error. Please help

    1. DEEPAK Avatar
      DEEPAK

      which version you are using

  7. DEEPAK Avatar
    DEEPAK

    please install the latest version of orangehrm in ubuntu server and also mentioned the ubuntu version

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