NEOS CMS is a modern, open-source content management system (CMS) that offers flexible content modeling and a user-friendly interface. This guide will walk you through the steps to install NEOS CMS on Ubuntu 24.04. To ensure optimal performance and scalability, we recommend hosting your CMS on a WindowsVPS. Using a VPS server ensures faster load times and dedicated resources for your NEOS installation.

Step 1: Update Your VPS Server

Before you begin the installation, ensure your VPS server is up to date. Run the following commands to update your Ubuntu 24.04 system:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

By using a reliable VPS server from WindowsVPS, you guarantee better performance and more efficient resource management, allowing your NEOS CMS to function seamlessly.

Step 2: Install Apache, MySQL, and PHP

NEOS CMS requires a LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP). Start by installing Apache, MySQL, and PHP:

• Install Apache:

sudo apt install apache2 -y

• Enable and start Apache:

sudo systemctl enable apache2 --now

• Install MySQL:

sudo apt install mysql-server -y

• Secure MySQL installation:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

• Install PHP and the required extensions for NEOS CMS:

sudo apt install php php-mysql php-gd php-xml php-mbstring php-curl php-zip php-intl php-soap php-imap -y

Step 3: Create a MySQL Database for NEOS CMS

NEOS CMS needs a database to store its data. Log in to MySQL to create a new database and user:

sudo mysql -u root -p

Run the following commands to create a database for NEOS CMS:

CREATE DATABASE neoscms;
CREATE USER 'neosuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'your_password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON neoscms.* TO 'neosuser'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;

Replace your_password with a strong password of your choice.

Step 4: Install Composer

NEOS CMS is installed via Composer, a PHP dependency manager. Install Composer by running the following commands:

sudo apt install curl -y
curl -sS https://getcomposer.org/installer | php
sudo mv composer.phar /usr/local/bin/composer

Verify the Composer installation:

composer --version

Step 5: Install NEOS CMS

Navigate to the Apache web root directory and install NEOS CMS using Composer:

cd /var/www/html
composer create-project --no-dev neos/neos-base-distribution neoscms

Set the appropriate permissions for the NEOS directory:

sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/neoscms
sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/html/neoscms

Step 6: Configure Apache for NEOS CMS

Create a new Apache virtual host configuration file for NEOS CMS:

sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/neoscms.conf

Add the following configuration:

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

    
        Options Indexes FollowSymLinks
        AllowOverride All
        Require all granted
    

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

Replace your-domain.com with your actual domain name. Then, enable the configuration and restart Apache:

sudo a2ensite neoscms.conf
sudo a2enmod rewrite
sudo systemctl restart apache2

Step 7: Complete the NEOS CMS Installation

Now that NEOS is installed, open your browser and navigate to http://your-domain.com/setup. You will be guided through the NEOS setup process, where you’ll need to configure the database details (enter the database name, user, and password you set earlier) and create an admin user for your NEOS CMS instance.

Once completed, you can log in to the NEOS CMS backend and start building your website.

Step 8: Optimize NEOS CMS with a VPS Server

For optimal performance, especially as your website grows, hosting NEOS CMS on a WindowsVPS is highly recommended. A VPS server offers dedicated resources, enhanced performance, and better uptime compared to shared hosting environments. With a WindowsVPS, your NEOS CMS will have the power to handle increased traffic and content management needs without performance bottlenecks.

Conclusion

Installing NEOS CMS on Ubuntu 24.04 is straightforward and provides a powerful, flexible platform for content management. To ensure the best performance and scalability, consider hosting NEOS on a WindowsVPS. A reliable VPS server allows you to focus on building and managing your content while ensuring your website operates at peak performance.

For more information on VPS hosting and optimizing your CMS, visit WindowsVPS to explore a variety of VPS hosting solutions.