If you want a Content Management System (CMS) that is easy to install, simple to maintain and extensible, then Chyrp-lite is a good place to start. It is built on an open-source core with support for open standards, which might be very useful in helping you run your digital content. This CMS platform is designed for ease of use to allow webmasters to collaborate and automate engaging experiences with users across multiple devices, including mobile. For more about Chyrp-lite, please check their Homepage To get started with installing Chyrp-lite, follow the steps below:
Install Apache2 HTTP Server
Chyrp-lite requires a web server and Apache2 HTTP server is the most popular open source web server available today. To install Apache2 server, run the commands below: After installing Apache2, the commands below can be used to stop, start and enable Apache2 service to always start up with the server boots. Now that Apache2 is installed. to test whether the web server is working, open your browser and browse to the URL below. If you see the page above, then Apache2 is successfully installed.
Install MariaDB Database Server
Chyrp-lite also requires a database server to store its content. If you’re looking for a truly open source database server, then MariaDB is a great place to start. To install MariaDB run the commands below: After installing MariaDB, the commands below can be used to stop, start and enable MariaDB service to always start up when the server boots. Run these on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Run these on Ubuntu 18.10 and 18.04 LTS 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. When prompted, answer the questions below by following the guide.
Enter current password for root (enter for none): Just press the EnterSet root password? [Y/n]: YNew password: Enter passwordRe-enter new password: Repeat passwordRemove anonymous users? [Y/n]: YDisallow root login remotely? [Y/n]: YRemove test database and access to it? [Y/n]: YReload privilege tables now? [Y/n]: Y
Now that MariaDB is installed, to test whether the database server was successfully installed, run the commands below. type the root password when prompted. If you see a similar screen as shown above, then the server was successfully installed.
Install PHP 7.2 and Related Modules
Chyrp-lite is a PHP based CMS and PHP is required. However, PHP 7.2 may not be available in Ubuntu default repositories. To run PHP 7.2 on Ubuntu 16.04 and previous, you may need to run the commands below: Then update and upgrade to PHP 7.2 Next, run the commands below to install PHP 7.2 and related modules. After installing PHP 7.2, run the commands below to open PHP default configuration file for Apache2. The lines below is a good settings for most PHP based CMS. Update the configuration file with these and save. Everytime you make changes to PHP configuration file, you should also restart Apache2 web server. To do so, run the commands below: Now that PHP is installed, to test whether it’s functioning, create a test file called phpinfo.php in Apache2 default root directory. ( /var/www/html/) Then type the content below and save the file. Next, open your browser and browse to the server’s hostname or IP address followed by phpinfo.php You should see PHP default test page.
Create Chyrp-lite Database
Now that you’ve installed all the packages that are required for Chyrp-lite to function, continue below to start configuring the servers. First run the commands below to create a blank Chyrp-lite database. To logon to MariaDB database server, run the commands below. Then create a database called chyrp Create a database user called chyrpuser with a new password Then grant the user full access to the database. Finally, save your changes and exit.
Download Chyrp-lite Latest Release
To get Chyrp-lite latest release you may want to use Github repository. Install git tool to download Chyrp-lite packages.. After installing curl and Composer above, change into the Apache2 root directory and download Chyrp-lite packages from Github. Then run the commands below to set the correct permissions for Chyrp-lite root directory and give Apache2 control.
Configure Apache2
Finally, configure Apahce2 site configuration file for Chyrp-lite. This file will control how users access WebsiteBaker content. Run the commands below to create a new configuration file called chyrp-lite.conf Then copy and paste the content below into the file and save it. Replace the highlighted line with your own domain name and directory root location. Save the file and exit.
Enable the Chyrp-lite and Rewrite Module
After configuring the VirtualHost above, enable it by running the commands below Then open your browser and browse to the server domain name. You should see Chyrp-lite setup wizard to complete. Please follow the wizard carefully. Then follow the on-screen instruction. Type in the database connection info you created above and create an admin account for the backend. When you’re ready, click Install Me! That’s it! You can now logon and start creating great posts. Enjoy~ Congratulation! You have successfully installed Chyrp-lite CMS on Ubuntu 16.04 | 18.04 and 18.10. You may also like the post below:
