Instructions for Installing Cerb on Debian Version 12
Installing Cerb v11.1 on Debian 12: A Step-by-Step Guide
Cerb, a developer-friendly, extensible platform, has found a home on Debian 12 due to its long-term stability, compatibility with modern PHP and MySQL versions, and strong security features. Here's a simplified guide to help you install and set up Cerb on Debian 12.
Preparing the System
- Update your Debian 12 system:
- Install the necessary packages: PHP, Nginx, and their dependencies, and MariaDB Server.
Setting Up the Database
- Install and secure MariaDB Server:
- Replace a secure password when creating the Cerb database and user:
Downloading and Extracting Cerb
- Obtain the latest Cerb release from the official website or repository and extract the files into the web server's document root (e.g., ).
Setting File Permissions
- Adjust ownership and permissions so the web server user (e.g., www-data) can access and write to necessary directories.
Configuring Web Server
- Set up a virtual host pointing to the Cerb installation directory, enabling URL rewriting if required. Create the Nginx config for Cerb and enable the site, then reload Nginx.
Running the Web-based Installer
- Open your browser and visit the URL provided by the Cerb web installer to connect to the database, create the admin account, and finish setup.
Post-Installation Configuration
- Secure the installation (remove installer files), configure email, SSL, workflows, and automation settings.
Notes
- Remember to note down the IP address and root login credentials after the server is deployed.
- Cerb does not require Redis, Elasticsearch, or other supporting services, though they can be integrated optionally.
- Debian's emphasis on system security enhances Cerb's already strict application-layer protections, offering built-in role-based access control, two-factor authentication support, field-level access restrictions, API tokens and OAuth2 client integrations, AppArmor for sandboxing, automatic log rotation, firewalling, and audit support.
- Cerb can be isolated in LXC/LXD, Docker, or Podman containers without losing functionality.
For precise instructions, direct Cerb installation guides from the official Cerb documentation or community would provide exact PHP version requirements, dependencies, and configuration options.
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In the realm of technology, hosting a scalable Cerb installation for lifestyle management and team collaboration can be achieved on Debian 12's secure infrastructure, which supports home-and-garden organization by offering a stable platform for the self-hosted web application. Additionally, data-and-cloud computing is enhanced with Cerb's integration options for Redis, Elasticsearch, and containerization tools like LXC/LXD, Docker, or Podman.
