How can I install DokuWiki on CentOS 7 / CentOS 8?. In this tutorial, I’m going to work you through all the steps needed to have the latest version of DokuWiki up and running on CentOS 7 base system.
DokuWiki is a simple to use and highly versatile Open Source wiki software that doesn’t require a database. The fact that DokuWiki doesn’t use database makes it easier to do maintenance and backups
DokuWiki also has built-in access controls and external authentication connectors which makes it useful in the enterprise context. Also, the large number of plugins contributed by its vibrant community allow for a broad range of use cases beyond a traditional wiki.
Step 1: Update System
Start by updating your system.
sudo yum -y updateStep 2: Install Apache httpd web server
To install Apacheon CentOS 7, use the following command:
sudo yum -y install httpdIf using firewalld, make sure http port is open on the firewall, also add https is using ssl encryption.
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --zone=public --add-service={http,https}
sudo firewall-cmd --reloadStep 3: Install PHP & Extensions
Now install PHP and other extensions
CentOS 8:
sudo dnf module reset php -y
sudo dnf module install php:8.0 -y
sudo yum -y install php php-{cli,common,gd,mbstring,mysqlnd,xml}CentOS 7
sudo yum -y install http://rpms.remirepo.net/enterprise/remi-release-7.rpm
sudo yum -y install epel-release
sudo yum -y install yum-utils
sudo yum-config-manager --disable remi-php54
sudo yum-config-manager --enable remi-php80
sudo yum clean all
sudo yum makecache fast
sudo yum -y install php php-{cli,common,gd,mbstring,mysqlnd,xml}
Check php version:
$ php -v
PHP 8.0.20 (cli) (built: Jun 8 2022 00:33:06) ( NTS gcc x86_64 )
Copyright (c) The PHP Group
Zend Engine v4.0.20, Copyright (c) Zend Technologies
with Zend OPcache v8.0.20, Copyright (c), by Zend TechnologiesStep 4: Download Dokuwiki
Now download and install DokuWiki
wget https://download.dokuwiki.org/src/dokuwiki/dokuwiki-stable.tgz
sudo tar zxvf dokuwiki-stable.tgz -C /var/www/html/ --strip-components=1Above command will download and extract dokuwiki archive to /var/www/html. Replace the path with a valid one if you need to.
Step 5: Configure httpd and DokuWiki
Next thing to do is secure DokuWiki using .htaccess.
cd /var/www/html
sudo cp .htaccess.dist .htaccessConfigure httpd.conf
Now tell Apache to restrict access to /var/www/html using .htaccess file defined
sudo vi /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.confModify as below:
<Directory />
AllowOverride none
Require all denied
</Directory>
DocumentRoot "/var/www/html"
<Directory "/var/www">
AllowOverride None
Require all granted
</Directory>
# Further restrict access to the default document root:
<Directory "/var/www/html">
Options Indexes FollowSymLinks MultiViews
AllowOverride all
Order allow,deny
allow from all
</Directory>
Set permissions for DokuWiki DocumentRoot:
sudo chown -R apache:apache /var/www/htmlStep 6: Configure SELinux
For SELinux in enforcing mode, run the following commands
sudo yum -y install policycoreutils-python
sudo chcon -Rv --type=httpd_sys_rw_content_t /var/www/html/conf/
sudo chcon -Rv --type=httpd_sys_rw_content_t /var/www/html/data/
sudo semanage fcontext -a -t httpd_sys_rw_content_t /var/www/html/data/
sudo semanage fcontext -a -t httpd_sys_rw_content_t /var/www/html/conf
sudo restorecon -v /var/www/html/conf/
sudo restorecon -v /var/www/html/data/
sudo setsebool -P httpd_can_network_connect onStart httpd daemon
sudo systemctl start httpd && sudo systemctl enable httpdYou’re done with the installation section, the next thing is to configure DokuWiki.
Open your browser and go to:
http://dokuwiki-server-hostname/install.phpAnswer initial questions accordingly, set superuser, enable ACL and login to DokuWiki dashboard.
That’s all. You can then add skins and plugins available on the admin dashboard.
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