A step-by-step guide on how to roll out a website with October CMS to Linode using PHP and Laravel.

Introduction

October CMS is a platform that provides powerful tools for building modern websites. It is based on the Laravel framework, which is one of the most popular PHP frameworks. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to deploy an October CMS website on a Linode server.

Prerequisites

• A Linode account and server running Ubuntu 18.04 or higher.

• PHP version 7.2 or higher, MySQL, and Apache/Nginx installed on your server.

• Composer installed globally.

• October CMS downloaded on your local machine.

Step 1: Configure the Server

1. SSH into your server:

    ssh user@your-server-ip
   

2. Update the system:

    sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade
   

3. Install necessary dependencies:

    sudo apt-get install apache2 libapache2-mod-php mysql-server php-xml php-gd php-mysql
   

Step 2: Install October CMS

1. Navigate to the web root:

    cd /var/www/html
   

2. Clone the October CMS repository:

    git clone https://github.com/octobercms/october.git your-website
   

3. Navigate to the project directory:

    cd your-website
   

4. Install dependencies with Composer:

    composer install
   

5. Set the appropriate permissions:

    sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/your-website
   

Step 3: Configure October CMS

1. Rename the environment file:

    mv .env.example .env
   

2. Edit the .env file with your database information:

    DB_CONNECTION=mysql
    DB_HOST=localhost
    DB_PORT=3306
    DB_DATABASE=your_database
    DB_USERNAME=your_username
    DB_PASSWORD=your_password
   

3. Run the October CMS installation:

    php artisan october:install
   

Step 4: Configure Apache or Nginx

• For Apache, edit the VirtualHost configuration.

• For Nginx, edit the server block configuration.

Ensure the document root points to /var/www/html/your-website and restart the web server.

Step 5: Access the Website

Now, you should be able to access your October CMS website using your Linode's IP address or domain name.

Conclusion

Deploying October CMS on Linode is an efficient way to build and manage your website. Leveraging the power of Laravel and PHP, October CMS offers flexibility and robustness for developers of all skill levels. With this guide, you should be well on your way to having a functional site hosted on Linode.

Alternate Install :

If you're using the Linode-supplied LAMP stack, the process becomes more streamlined. Here's an updated guide focusing on remoting into the Linode server to install October CMS using Artisan.

Introduction

October CMS, built on the Laravel framework, offers a flexible platform for web development. In this guide, you'll learn how to deploy an October CMS site using Linode's LAMP stack, using Laravel's Artisan command-line tool.

Prerequisites

• A Linode account with a running instance of the Linode-supplied LAMP stack.

• SSH access to your Linode server.

Step 1: SSH into Your Linode Server

ssh user@your-server-ip

Step 2: Download and Install October CMS

1. Navigate to your preferred directory:

    cd /var/www/html
   

2. Clone the October CMS repository:

    git clone https://github.com/octobercms/october.git your-website
   

3. Navigate to your project directory:

    cd your-website
   

4. Install dependencies with Composer:

    composer install
   

Step 3: Configure October CMS

1. Rename the environment file:

    mv .env.example .env
   

2. Edit the .env file with your database information:

    DB_CONNECTION=mysql
    DB_HOST=localhost
    DB_PORT=3306
    DB_DATABASE=your_database
    DB_USERNAME=your_username
    DB_PASSWORD=your_password
   

3. Run the October CMS installation command:

    php artisan october:install
   

Step 4: Set Appropriate Permissions

sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/your-website

Step 5: Configure Apache

1. Create a new Apache configuration file for your site:

    sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/your-website.conf
   

2. Add the following VirtualHost configuration:

    <VirtualHost *:80>
        ServerName your-domain.com
        DocumentRoot /var/www/html/your-website
        <Directory /var/www/html/your-website>
            AllowOverride All
        </Directory>
    </VirtualHost>
   

3. Enable the site and restart Apache:

    sudo a2ensite your-website
    sudo systemctl restart apache2
   

Step 6: Access the Website

Your October CMS site should now be accessible at your domain or Linode's IP address.

Conclusion

Using Linode's LAMP stack, deploying October CMS becomes a more streamlined process. Leveraging Laravel's Artisan makes the installation even more straightforward, allowing you to have a fully functional October CMS site on your Linode server. This method saves time and resources, enabling you to focus on what truly matters - developing your website.