Drupal Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Guide - How to Install Drupal on Ubuntu

Welcome to this practical guide dedicated to Drupal Ubuntu! You will learn how to install Drupal on Ubuntu easily and directly, following a step-by-step procedure designed for developers and IT companies. If you want to optimize your server performance, check outour NginX Consultation to find out how to further improve your web environment.

Prerequisites

Make sure you have:

• A server running Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
• Rootaccess or sudo privileges
• A web server (Apache or Nginx)
• PHP (in the version compatible with Drupal)
• A database (MySQL/MariaDB or PostgreSQL)

Steps for Installation

1. System Update

Open the terminal and update the system:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade -y

This command ensures that your environment is ready for installation.

2. Installing the Web Server, PHP and MySQL Database

Add the PPA ppa:ondrej/php to install newer versions of PHP

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ondrej/php

sudo apt update

Proceed with installing the essential components:

sudo apt install -y \
	mysql-server \
	apache2 
	php8.3 \
	libapache2-mod-php8.3 \
	php8.3-mysql \
	php8.3-gd \
	php8.3-xml \
	php8.3-mbstring

This operation prepares the system to install Drupal on Ubuntu.

3. Download Drupal

Move to the web server directory and download the latest version of Drupal:

cd /var/www/html
sudo wget https://www.drupal.org/download-latest/tar.gz -O drupal.tar.gz
sudo tar -xzvf drupal.tar.gz
sudo mv drupal-* drupal

The CMS will now be placed in the "drupal" folder.

4. Configure Permissions

Set the appropriate permissions to grant access to the web server:

sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/drupal
sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/html/drupal

This step is critical to configure Drupal on Ubuntu correctly.

5. Create the Database for Drupal

Log into MySQL and create the database along with the dedicated user

sudo mysql

CREATE DATABASE drupaldb;
CREATE USER 'drupaluser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON drupaldb.* TO 'drupaluser'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

exit

Remember to replace "password" with a secure key.

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6. Configure Apache for Drupal

Create the configuration file for your Drupal site:

sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/drupal.conf

Enter the following content:

<VirtualHost *:80>
    ServerAdmin webmaster@localhost
    DocumentRoot /var/www/html/drupal
    <Directory /var/www/html/drupal>
        Options Indexes FollowSymLinks
        AllowOverride All
        Require all granted
    </Directory>
    ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/drupal_error.log
    CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/drupal_access.log combined
</VirtualHost>

Enable the site and the rewritemodule :

sudo a2ensite drupal.conf
sudo a2dissite 000-default.conf
sudo a2enmod rewrite php8.3
sudo systemctl restart apache2

7. Complete the Installation via Browser

Open your browser and visit http://tuo_dominio_o_IP/. Follow the Drupal wizard, entering the details of the previously created database. This is the final part of the Drupal Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Guide to complete the installation.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What are the minimum requirements to install Drupal on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS?
A1: You need Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, a web server (Apache or Nginx), updated PHP and a database such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.

Q2: How to fix any permissions errors?
A2: Check permissions using chown and chmod to make sure the web server has access to the files.

Q3: Can I use Nginx instead of Apache?
A3: Absolutely! Drupal is compatible with both Apache and Nginx; the configuration will vary slightly.

Q4: How can I upgrade Drupal after installation?
A4: Upgrading can be done through the administration interface or by using tools such as Drush to operate from the terminal.

Conclusion

By following this guide, you will be able to install Drupal on Ubuntu quickly and easily, resulting in a flexible and high-performing website. If you encounter difficulties or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Remember: a good configuration is the basis for online success!