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Joomla is a popular content management system (CMS) used for building websites and online applications. In this guide, we will show you how to install Joomla on Alma Linux 8, configure it to run with the Apache web server, and secure it using a free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate. Whether you’re setting up your website on a local server or a , this tutorial will help you deploy Joomla with ease.<\/p>\n

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Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n

Before installing Joomla, update your Alma Linux 8 system to ensure all packages are up to date. Run the following command:<\/p>\n

sudo dnf update -y<\/code><\/pre>\n
Keeping your system updated is crucial for performance and security, especially if you’re hosting it on a VPS Windows VPS Servers<\/a> platform.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 2: Install Apache, MariaDB, and PHP<\/h2>\n
Joomla requires a web server, a database, and PHP. You can install Apache, MariaDB, and PHP by running the following command:<\/p>\n
sudo dnf install httpd mariadb-server php php-mysqlnd php-xml php-mbstring php-json php-gd php-zip -y<\/code><\/pre>\n
Start and enable Apache and MariaDB services to run at boot:<\/p>\n
sudo systemctl start httpd\r\nsudo systemctl enable httpd\r\nsudo systemctl start mariadb\r\nsudo systemctl enable mariadb<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 3: Secure MariaDB Installation<\/h2>\n
To improve security, run the MySQL secure installation script to set a root password and remove insecure defaults:<\/p>\n
sudo mysql_secure_installation<\/code><\/pre>\n
Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the root password, remove anonymous users, disallow root login remotely, and remove the test database.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 4: Create a Database for Joomla<\/h2>\n
Log in to MariaDB to create a database for Joomla:<\/p>\n
sudo mysql -u root -p<\/code><\/pre>\n
Inside the MySQL shell, run the following commands to create the Joomla database and a user with the appropriate privileges:<\/p>\n
\r\nCREATE DATABASE joomla_db;\r\nCREATE USER 'joomla_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'your_password';\r\nGRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON joomla_db.* TO 'joomla_user'@'localhost';\r\nFLUSH PRIVILEGES;\r\nEXIT;\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
Replace your_password<\/code> with a secure password.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 5: Download and Install Joomla<\/h2>\n
Download the latest Joomla package from the official Joomla website:<\/p>\n
cd \/var\/www\/html\r\nsudo wget https:\/\/downloads.joomla.org\/cms\/joomla3\/3-9-28\/Joomla_3-9-28-Stable-Full_Package.zip<\/code><\/pre>\n
Extract the Joomla package:<\/p>\n
sudo unzip Joomla_3-9-28-Stable-Full_Package.zip -d \/var\/www\/html\/joomla<\/code><\/pre>\n
Set the correct permissions for the Joomla directory:<\/p>\n
sudo chown -R apache:apache \/var\/www\/html\/joomla\r\nsudo chmod -R 755 \/var\/www\/html\/joomla<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 6: Configure Apache for Joomla<\/h2>\n
Create a new virtual host configuration file for Joomla:<\/p>\n
sudo nano \/etc\/httpd\/conf.d\/joomla.conf<\/code><\/pre>\n
Add the following content to the file:<\/p>\n
\r\n\r\n    ServerAdmin admin@yourdomain.com\r\n    DocumentRoot \/var\/www\/html\/joomla\r\n    ServerName yourdomain.com\r\n    ServerAlias www.yourdomain.com\r\n\r\n    \r\n        Options Indexes FollowSymLinks\r\n        AllowOverride All\r\n        Require all granted\r\n    \r\n\r\n    ErrorLog \/var\/log\/httpd\/joomla_error.log\r\n    CustomLog \/var\/log\/httpd\/joomla_access.log combined\r\n\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
Replace yourdomain.com<\/code> with your domain name.<\/p>\n
Save and exit the file, then restart Apache to apply the changes:<\/p>\n
sudo systemctl restart httpd<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 7: Obtain a Free Let’s Encrypt SSL Certificate<\/h2>\n
To secure your Joomla site with HTTPS, use Certbot to obtain a free SSL certificate from Let’s Encrypt. First, install Certbot:<\/p>\n
sudo dnf install certbot python3-certbot-apache -y<\/code><\/pre>\n
Then, run the following command to obtain the SSL certificate and configure Apache automatically:<\/p>\n
sudo certbot --apache -d yourdomain.com -d www.yourdomain.com<\/code><\/pre>\n
Certbot will guide you through the process, and your SSL certificate will be installed and configured.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 8: Complete Joomla Installation<\/h2>\n
Open your web browser and navigate to:<\/p>\n
http:\/\/yourdomain.com<\/code><\/pre>\n
You will be redirected to the Joomla installation page. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup, providing the database information you configured earlier.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n