WonderCMS is a free and lightweight content management system (CMS) that allows users to create simple websites without needing a database. It's highly efficient and easy to set up. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to install WonderCMS on AlmaLinux 9. Hosting WonderCMS on a WindowsVPS ensures optimal performance and scalability by utilizing the dedicated resources of a VPS server.

Step 1: Update Your VPS Server

Before installing WonderCMS, it's essential to update your VPS server to ensure all packages are up to date. Run the following command:

sudo dnf update -y

By using a WindowsVPS, you can take advantage of dedicated resources, which will enhance the performance and scalability of your WonderCMS website.

Step 2: Install Apache Web Server and PHP

WonderCMS requires a web server and PHP to run. First, install the Apache web server and PHP by running the following command:

sudo dnf install httpd php php-cli php-json -y

Start and enable Apache to run on boot:

sudo systemctl start httpd
sudo systemctl enable httpd

Step 3: Configure PHP Settings for WonderCMS

Next, configure PHP settings to ensure WonderCMS runs smoothly. Open the PHP configuration file and set the required values:

sudo nano /etc/php.ini

Ensure the following settings are configured:

memory_limit = 128M
upload_max_filesize = 64M
post_max_size = 64M

Save the file and restart Apache to apply the changes:

sudo systemctl restart httpd

Step 4: Download and Install WonderCMS

Navigate to the web root directory where you want to install WonderCMS, then download the latest version of WonderCMS:

cd /var/www/html
sudo wget https://github.com/robiso/wondercms/releases/download/3.4.3/WonderCMS-3.4.3.zip

Unzip the downloaded file:

sudo unzip WonderCMS-3.4.3.zip

Move the extracted files into the WonderCMS directory:

sudo mv wondercms /var/www/html/wondercms

Set the correct permissions for the WonderCMS directory:

sudo chown -R apache:apache /var/www/html/wondercms
sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/html/wondercms

Step 5: Configure Apache for WonderCMS

Create a new virtual host file for WonderCMS:

sudo nano /etc/httpd/conf.d/wondercms.conf

Add the following configuration (replace your-domain.com with your actual domain or server IP):

    ServerAdmin admin@your-domain.com
    DocumentRoot /var/www/html/wondercms
    ServerName your-domain.com

    
        Options Indexes FollowSymLinks
        AllowOverride All
        Require all granted
    

    ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/error.log
    CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/access.log combined

Save the file and restart Apache:

sudo systemctl restart httpd

Step 6: Access WonderCMS in Your Browser

Now that WonderCMS is installed and configured, you can access it through your browser. Open your browser and go to http://your-domain.com (or use your server’s IP). You will be greeted with the WonderCMS homepage.

Step 7: Configure Your WonderCMS Website

To configure your WonderCMS website, log in using the default credentials. After the first login, you can customize your site, change the theme, and add pages or content as needed. The default credentials are:

• Username: admin
• Password: admin

It is recommended to change the default password for security purposes after logging in for the first time.

Step 8: Optimize Your VPS Server for WonderCMS

Hosting WonderCMS on a WindowsVPS provides enhanced performance for your website, thanks to dedicated CPU, memory, and storage resources. A VPS server allows you to scale your website as it grows, ensuring faster load times and a better user experience. With a VPS, you can handle more traffic and ensure your site remains fast and responsive under higher loads.

Conclusion

By following this guide, you have successfully installed and configured WonderCMS on AlmaLinux 9. WonderCMS is a lightweight and powerful CMS, perfect for small websites, and hosting it on a WindowsVPS ensures that your site runs smoothly and scales with your needs.

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