Instructions for Setting Up Cerb on Ubuntu Version 24.04
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In this article, we will guide you through the process of setting up Cerb on Ubuntu 24.04, a powerful platform for team collaboration, task automation, and customer support. To achieve this, we'll be using Nginx as our web server, MySQL for the database, and PHP 8.3 for the backend.
Step 1: Preparing the Server Environment
Begin by installing Ubuntu 24.04 and updating your packages. Next, install MySQL and create a database and user for Cerb. Install PHP 8.3 and the necessary extensions, such as , , , , and . Finally, install and configure Nginx as your web server.
Step 2: Downloading and Installing Cerb
Obtain the latest Cerb release from official sources and place the files into the Nginx web root, typically . Set appropriate file permissions for Cerb folders to enable write access during installation.
Step 3: Configuring Nginx for Cerb
Create an Nginx server block for Cerb with proper root, index, and PHP handler settings. Configure Nginx to use PHP 8.3 FPM socket. Set up URL rewrite rules required by Cerb.
Step 4: Running the Cerb Web-Based Installer
Access Cerb’s URL in a browser and follow the installation prompts to connect to your MySQL database and configure the admin user. Complete the installation, ensuring all prerequisites pass.
Step 5: Post-Installation
Secure your server with SSL (optional but recommended). Configure email settings and other integrations in Cerb for full customer support functionality. Create user accounts and configure workflows for team collaboration and automation.
For detailed instructions, consult reliable guides or official Cerb documentation. The Shapehost resource page mentions a guide on installing Cerb on Ubuntu 24.04, which would cover these steps in depth and tailor them for your environment.
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Important Notes
- In Step 3, required packages are installed by updating and upgrading packages, and installing Nginx, MySQL, PHP 8.3, and PHP Extensions.
- In Step 6, Nginx is configured by creating a Cerb site configuration and enabling the site, then restarting services.
- In Step 7, HTTPS is enabled with Certbot by installing Snap and Certbot, and obtaining and installing an SSL certificate.
- After creation, save the instance's IP address and root credentials.
- To connect to the server, use SSH from a terminal on Linux/macOS or PuTTY on Windows.
- Cerb is installed on Ubuntu 24.04 with Nginx, PHP 8.3, MySQL, and HTTPS.
- In Step 4, a database and user are created, and a secure password is used.
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Data-and-cloud-computing technologies play a crucial role in this process, as we use Nginx, MySQL, and PHP 8.3 as cloud-based solutions for setting up Cerb on Ubuntu 24.04.
Moreover, technology is essential for configuring and integrating these tools effectively, such as setting up URL rewrite rules in Nginx or connecting Cerb to the MySQL database during installation.
