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How to install Textpattern CMS in CentOS

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Install Textpattern CMS with CentOS 7

Textpattern is a content management systems which is a free source. It is composed of a rich features to create a well refined and powerful website. Installation of Textpattern CMS is explained in this article.

Features

  • Coding knowledge is not mandatory.
  • Plain text can be easily converted into XHTML code.
  • Design and security
  • Easy management


To install Textpattern CMS

Utilise the following command to install the mariadb and mariadb-server.

[root@linuxhelp1 ~]# yum install mariadb mariadb-server -y
Loaded plugins: fastestmirror, langpacks
Loading mirror speeds from cached hostfile
 * base: mirror.nbrc.ac.in
 * extras: mirror.nbrc.ac.in
 * updates: mirror.nbrc.ac.in
Resolving Dependencies
-->  Running transaction check
--->  Package mariadb.x86_64 1:5.5.47-1.el7_2 will be installed
--->  Package mariadb-server.x86_64 1:5.5.47-1.el7_2 will be installed
-->  Finished Dependency Resolution
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Installed:
 mariadb.x86_64 1:5.5.47-1.el7_2                              mariadb-server.x86_64 1:5.5.47-1.el7_2                             

Complete!

Install the web server by running the following command.

[root@linuxhelp1 ~]# yum install httpd -y
Loaded plugins: fastestmirror, langpacks
Loading mirror speeds from cached hostfile
 * base: mirror.nbrc.ac.in
 * extras: mirror.nbrc.ac.in
 * updates: mirror.nbrc.ac.in
Resolving Dependencies
-->  Running transaction check
--->  Package httpd.x86_64 0:2.4.6-40.el7.centos.4 will be installed
-->  Finished Dependency Resolution
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.
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Installed:
  httpd.x86_64 0:2.4.6-40.el7.centos.4                                                                                             

Complete!

Start and enable the apache and mariadb services.

[root@linuxhelp1 ~]# systemctl start mariadb
[root@linuxhelp1 ~]# systemctl enable mariadb
Created symlink from /etc/systemd/system/multi-user.target.wants/mariadb.service to /usr/lib/systemd/system/mariadb.service.
[root@linuxhelp1 ~]# systemctl start httpd
[root@linuxhelp1 ~]# systemctl enable httpd
Created symlink from /etc/systemd/system/multi-user.target.wants/httpd.service to /usr/lib/systemd/system/httpd.service.

Create a mysql admin password and database as follows.

[root@linuxhelp1 ~]# mysqladmin -u root password linuxc
[root@linuxhelp1 ~]# mysql -u root -p
Enter password:
Welcome to the MariaDB monitor.  Commands end with   or g.
Your MariaDB connection id is 3
Server version: 5.5.47-MariaDB MariaDB Server

Copyright (c) 2000, 2015, Oracle, MariaDB Corporation Ab and others.

Type ' help '  or ' h'  for help. Type ' c'  to clear the current input statement.

MariaDB [(none)]>  create database linuxhelp 
Query OK, 1 row affected (0.02 sec)

MariaDB [(none)]>  create user ' user1' @' localhost'  identified by ' linuxc'  
Query OK, 0 rows affected (0.00 sec)

MariaDB [(none)]>  grant all on linuxhelp.* to ' user1' @' localhost'  
Query OK, 0 rows affected (0.02 sec)

MariaDB [(none)]>  flush privileges 
Query OK, 0 rows affected (0.00 sec)

MariaDB [(none)]>  exit 
Bye

Install the required packages for the cms

[root@linuxhelp1 ~]# yum install php php-pdo php-common php-mbstring php-mysql -y
Loaded plugins: fastestmirror, langpacks
Loading mirror speeds from cached hostfile
 * base: mirror.nbrc.ac.in
 * extras: mirror.nbrc.ac.in
 * updates: mirror.nbrc.ac.in
Resolving Dependencies
-->  Running transaction check
--->  Package php.x86_64 0:5.4.16-36.1.el7_2.1 will be installed
-->  Processing Dependency: php-cli(x86-64) = 5.4.16-36.1.el7_2.1 for package: php-5.4.16-36.1.el7_2.1.x86_64
--->  Package php-common.x86_64 0:5.4.16-36.1.el7_2.1 will be installed
.
.
.
Installed:
  php.x86_64 0:5.4.16-36.1.el7_2.1          php-common.x86_64 0:5.4.16-36.1.el7_2.1    php-mbstring.x86_64 0:5.4.16-36.1.el7_2.1   
  php-mysql.x86_64 0:5.4.16-36.1.el7_2.1    php-pdo.x86_64 0:5.4.16-36.1.el7_2.1      

Dependency Installed:
  php-cli.x86_64 0:5.4.16-36.1.el7_2.1                                                                                             

Complete!

Download the package for the cms

[root@linuxhelp1 ~]# cd /tmp
[root@linuxhelp1 tmp]# wget http://textpattern.com/latest.zip
--2016-07-20 10:56:14--  http://textpattern.com/latest.zip
Resolving textpattern.com (textpattern.com)... 37.153.96.164
Connecting to textpattern.com (textpattern.com)|37.153.96.164|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 302 Found
Location: http://textpattern.com/file_download/99/textpattern-4.5.7.zip [following]
--2016-07-20 10:56:14--  http://textpattern.com/file_download/99/textpattern-4.5.7.zip
Reusing existing connection to textpattern.com:80.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: unspecified [application/octet-stream]
Saving to: ‘ latest.zip’ 
[                                                 < =>                                       ] 6,18,715    45.9KB/s   in 17s    

2016-07-20 10:56:31 (35.9 KB/s) - ‘ latest.zip’  saved [618715]

Extract the downloaded package.

[root@linuxhelp1 tmp]# unzip latest.zip -d /var/www/html/
Archive:  latest.zip
   creating: /var/www/html/textpattern-4.5.7/
  inflating: /var/www/html/textpattern-4.5.7/HISTORY.txt  
   creating: /var/www/html/textpattern-4.5.7/textpattern/
   creating: /var/www/html/textpattern-4.5.7/textpattern/lang/
  inflating: /var/www/html/textpattern-4.5.7/textpattern/lang/en-gb.txt  
  inflating: /var/www/html/textpattern-4.5.7/textpattern/lang/README  
.
.
.
  inflating: /var/www/html/textpattern-4.5.7/js/css3-mediaqueries.js  
  inflating: /var/www/html/textpattern-4.5.7/js/html5shiv.js  
  inflating: /var/www/html/textpattern-4.5.7/index.php  
  inflating: /var/www/html/textpattern-4.5.7/css.php

Changes with permissions and ownership by using the following command.

[root@linuxhelp1 tmp]# chown -R apache.apache /var/www/html/textpattern-4.5.7/

Move the contents that are present inside the textpattern.

[root@linuxhelp1 textpattern]# mv * /var/www/html/

Open the browser and navigate to http://< IP_address> /setup/
Installation-TextpatternCMS-content-management-systems-CentOS7-Open-browser
Enter the database details.
Installation-TextpatternCMS-content-management-systems-CentOS7-database-details

Installation-TextpatternCMS-content-management-systems-CentOS7-setup

Now create a new file called config .php and paste the above code.

[root@linuxhelp1 html]# vim config.php
< ?php
$txpcfg[' db' ] = ' linuxhelp'  
$txpcfg[' user' ] = ' user1'  
$txpcfg[' pass' ] = ' linuxc'  
$txpcfg[' host' ] = ' localhost'  
$txpcfg[' table_prefix' ] = ' '  
$txpcfg[' txpath' ] = ' /var/www/html'  
$txpcfg[' dbcharset' ] = ' utf8'  
?> 

Create the database table by typing the required fields.
Installation-TextpatternCMS-content-management-systems-CentOS7-Create-database
Login with the user credentials.
Installation-TextpatternCMS-content-management-systems-CentOS7-credentials
Choose your preferred language and click Save.
Installation-TextpatternCMS-content-management-systems-CentOS7-language
Now start creating your own blog.
Installation-TextpatternCMS-content-management-systems-CentOS7-own-blog

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Frequently asked questions ( 5 )

Q

How can I use MySQL instead of MariaDB in Textpattern CMS?

A

yes. You can use any type of database as per your choice and preference.

Q

I have an NGiNX webserver installed on my server. Can I use that document root path?

A

You can use any kind of web server if you have prior knowledge on that Web server.

Q

What are the benefits of cms website?

A

There are so many benefits is there some
Simplified content management – Managing content becomes non-technical
Saves time and effort – Its advanced functionality and automation saves time & labor
Complete control- You can make changes anytime, anywhere.

Q

It will reduce maintenance cost in CMS?

A

Yes, It will Reduce Maintenance cost – No need to pay additionally for changes

Q

what is SEO friendly in CMS?

A

Your website sells more because your every page dominates search engines.

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