Instructions for Setting Up Cerb on Ubuntu Version 24.04
Setting Up Cerb on Ubuntu 24.04 for Modern Team Collaboration and Workflow Automation
Cerb is a powerful platform designed for modern team collaboration, task automation, and customer support. This guide will walk you through the process of installing Cerb on Ubuntu 24.04, including server requirements, software installation, MySQL configuration, and Nginx setup.
Server Requirements for Cerb
| Component | Requirement | |--------------------|------------------------------------| | OS | Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | | Web Server | Nginx (recommended) or Apache | | PHP | PHP 8.1 or higher | | Database | MySQL 8.0+ or MariaDB 10.5+ | | RAM | Minimum 2 GB (4 GB or more recommended) | | Disk Space | Minimum 10 GB free space | | Other | Composer for PHP dependency management |
1. Preliminary Steps: Update and Upgrade
2. Install Required Software
Install Nginx
Install MySQL Server
Secure MySQL installation (optional but recommended):
Follow prompts to secure root account, remove anonymous users, disable root login remotely, and remove test databases.
Install PHP 8.1 and Required Extensions
Cerb usually requires the following PHP extensions:
- php8.1-fpm
- php8.1-mysql
- php8.1-mbstring
- php8.1-xml
- php8.1-bcmath
- php8.1-curl
- php8.1-gd
- php8.1-zip
Install them with:
Confirm PHP-FPM service is running:
3. Configure MySQL for Cerb
Log Into MySQL
Create the Cerb Database and User
Replace with a strong password.
4. Download and Install Cerb
Download Cerb Latest Release
Go to the official Cerb website or GitHub to get the latest download URL. For example:
Alternatively, you can clone the repository or upload the package.
Set Permissions
5. Configure Nginx for Cerb
Create a new site configuration file:
Add the following Nginx configuration:
```nginx server { listen 80; server_name your-domain.com; # Replace with your domain or server IP
} ```
Save and exit.
Enable the site and test configuration:
If the test is successful, reload Nginx:
6. Finalize Cerb Installation
- Open your web browser and navigate to or your server IP.
- You will be greeted with the Cerb web installer.
- Follow the on-screen instructions:
- Enter your database name (), username (), and the password created earlier.
- Set up the Cerb administrator account.
- Complete installation.
8. Post-Installation Recommendations
- Enable HTTPS: Use Let's Encrypt to secure your site.
- Configure PHP Settings: Adjust settings like , , , and based on your needs.
Example:
Modify:
Then restart PHP-FPM:
- Set Up Cron Jobs: Cerb uses cron for scheduled tasks:
Add the following line:
Save and exit.
Summary
| Step | Command / Action | |-------------------------|-----------------------------------------| | Update system | | | Install Nginx | | | Install MySQL | | | Secure MySQL | | | Install PHP + extensions| | | Create DB/user | MySQL commands as above | | Download Cerb | and unzip into | | Set permissions | | | Configure Nginx | Create | | Enable site & reload | , , | | Finalize install via Web| Access URL to begin web install | | Setup HTTPS (optional) | | | Configure cron | Add Cerb daemon cron entry |
If you want, I can assist you with any of these steps in more detail! - To create an instance, click "Create Instance".
With the installed technology of Nginx, Apache, PHP, MySQL, and Composer, you are ready to set up Cerb on Ubuntu 24.04 for modern team collaboration and workflow automation. In the process of Cerb installation, you will require data-and-cloud-computing technologies like Nginx server, MySQL server, PHP 8.1, and the necessary extensions. To ensure a secure and optimized setup, follow the provided instructions for MySQL security, PHP settings, and configuring Cron jobs.
