{"id":2075,"date":"2024-12-04T07:43:39","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T08:01:05","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:18","slug":"how-to-install-pydio-cells-file-sharing-on-rocky-linux-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-pydio-cells-file-sharing-on-rocky-linux-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS & VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 Pydio Cells File Sharing on Rocky Linux 9"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Pydio Cells<\/strong> is a powerful, open-source file-sharing platform designed for enterprise-level collaboration and file management. It offers a flexible solution for securely sharing and managing files across your organization. In this guide, we will walk you through how to install Pydio Cells on Rocky Linux 9<\/strong>. Hosting Pydio on a ensures high performance, scalability, and control over your file-sharing needs using a dedicated VPS server<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Update Your VPS Server<\/h2>\n

Before installing Pydio Cells, ensure your VPS server<\/a> is up to date. Run the following commands to update your system:<\/p>\n

sudo dnf update -y<\/code><\/pre>\n
Running Pydio Cells on a Windows VPS<\/strong> ensures that you have the dedicated resources needed to handle large file transfers and multiple users efficiently.<\/p>\n
Step 2: Install Required Dependencies<\/h2>\n
Pydio Cells requires certain dependencies, including a database (MySQL or MariaDB). First, install the necessary software:<\/p>\n
sudo dnf install wget unzip mariadb-server -y<\/code><\/pre>\n
After installation, start and enable MariaDB:<\/p>\n
\r\nsudo systemctl start mariadb\r\nsudo systemctl enable mariadb\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 3: Secure MySQL\/MariaDB<\/h2>\n
It\u2019s important to secure your database installation. Run the following script to configure the MariaDB root password and remove unnecessary features:<\/p>\n
sudo mysql_secure_installation<\/code><\/pre>\n
Follow the prompts to set a root password and secure the database by removing anonymous users, disabling remote root login, and removing the test database.<\/p>\n
Step 4: Create a Database for Pydio Cells<\/h2>\n
Log in to the MariaDB shell to create a database for Pydio Cells:<\/p>\n
sudo mysql -u root -p<\/code><\/pre>\n
Run the following SQL commands to create the database and user:<\/p>\n
\r\nCREATE DATABASE pydio;\r\nCREATE USER 'pydio_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'your_password';\r\nGRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON pydio.* TO 'pydio_user'@'localhost';\r\nFLUSH PRIVILEGES;\r\nEXIT;\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
This will create a database named pydio<\/code> and a user pydio_user<\/code> with the password your_password<\/code>. Remember to replace your_password<\/code> with a strong password of your choice.<\/p>\n
Step 5: Download and Install Pydio Cells<\/h2>\n
Now, download the latest version of Pydio Cells from the official website. Navigate to the \/opt<\/code> directory and download the Pydio Cells package:<\/p>\n
\r\ncd \/opt\r\nsudo wget https:\/\/download.pydio.com\/pub\/cells\/release\/latest\/linux-amd64\/pydio-cells-linux-amd64.zip\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
Unzip the package:<\/p>\n
sudo unzip pydio-cells-linux-amd64.zip<\/code><\/pre>\n
Make the Pydio binary executable:<\/p>\n
sudo chmod +x cells<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 6: Configure Pydio Cells<\/h2>\n
Before starting Pydio Cells, you need to configure it. Start the initial configuration process by running the following command:<\/p>\n
sudo .\/cells install<\/code><\/pre>\n
The installation wizard will prompt you for the following information:<\/p>\n