Install Joomla CMS

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Download And Install Joomla

Learn how to install Joomla CMS from the command line and graphically.

Joomla is a free and open source PHP content management system for creating, modifying and publishing website content.

Joomla has to be installed on a web server.

Download And Install Joomla

Download

Joomla can be downloaded from Joomla. Then the downloaded file is extracted directly on the server or locally before individual files are uploaded if applicable.

HTTP Server

Joomla requires an HTTP server such as NGINX or Apache in order to deliver web content over the internet. The HTTP server must include the server-side PHP programming language as an extension.

Database

Joomla requires one of the following three databases and their applicable PHP extension.

  1. MySQL or compatible database such as MariaDB and its compatible PHP MySQL Extension.
  2. PostgreSQL and its PHP PostgreSQL extension.

Perform MySQL Database Requirements

CREATE DATABASE dbname;
CREATE USER 'username'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON dbname.* TO 'username'@'localhost';


Conclusion:

Joomla is easy to install once you meet all the requirements for the server and database. Install Joomla CMS using the command line or graphically using a web browser and PHPMyAdmin.

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