WonderCMS is a lightweight, simple, and fast content management system (CMS) that requires no database and is ideal for small websites or personal blogs. In this guide, we'll walk through the steps to install WonderCMS on AlmaLinux 9.

Step 1: Update Your System

Before starting the installation, it’s essential to update your AlmaLinux 9 system to ensure you have the latest security patches and software updates. Open your terminal and run the following commands:

sudo dnf update -y

Step 2: Install Apache Web Server

WonderCMS requires a web server to function. In this case, we will use Apache. Install Apache on AlmaLinux 9 with the following command:

sudo dnf install httpd -y

Once installed, start and enable Apache to run at boot:

sudo systemctl start httpd
sudo systemctl enable httpd
        

Step 3: Install PHP

WonderCMS is built on PHP, so you’ll need to install PHP along with some necessary extensions:

sudo dnf install php php-mbstring php-json -y

After installation, restart Apache to apply the changes:

sudo systemctl restart httpd

Step 4: Download and Set Up WonderCMS

Now, you can download the latest version of WonderCMS. Navigate to the Apache root directory and use the following command:

cd /var/www/html
sudo wget https://github.com/robiso/wondercms/releases/download/3.3.3/WonderCMS-3.3.3.zip
        

Extract the downloaded ZIP file:

sudo unzip WonderCMS-3.3.3.zip

Step 5: Set Permissions

Set the appropriate permissions so that WonderCMS can run smoothly:

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

Step 6: Configure Apache for WonderCMS

Create a virtual host configuration file for WonderCMS:

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

Insert the following configuration:

<VirtualHost *:80>
    ServerAdmin admin@yourdomain.com
    DocumentRoot /var/www/html
    ServerName yourdomain.com
    ServerAlias www.yourdomain.com

    <Directory /var/www/html/>
        AllowOverride All
    </Directory>

    ErrorLog /var/log/httpd/wondercms-error.log
    CustomLog /var/log/httpd/wondercms-access.log combined
</VirtualHost>
        

Save the file and exit. Then restart Apache:

sudo systemctl restart httpd

Step 7: Access WonderCMS

Now that WonderCMS is installed and the web server is configured, you can access it by typing your server's IP address or domain name into your web browser:

http://yourdomain.com

WonderCMS will now be up and running, and you can begin creating your site!

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