Pimcore, an open-source product information management, and master data management application as well as an eCommerce platform is designed to allow enterprises and business owners to collaborate and automate engaging experiences with customers. If you’re looking for an enterprise platform that combines Product Information Management (PIM), Master Data Management (MDM), Content management (CMS), and eCommerce, then Pimcore is a good place to start. This open-source platform based on the Zend Framework might be very useful for your business.

How to install and use Pimcore on Ubuntu Linux with Apache support

As described above, Pimcore, an open-source product information management, and master data management application as well as an eCommerce platform is designed to allow enterprises and business owners to collaborate and automate engaging experiences with customers. Below is how to install and use it on Ubuntu Linux with Apache support.

Install Apache

Pimcore needs a web server. and the most popular web server in use today is Apache2. So, go and install Apache2 on Ubuntu by running the commands below: Next, run the commands below to stop, start and enable the Apache2 service to always start up with the server boots.

Install MariaDB

Pimcore also needs a database server. and MariaDB database server is a great place to start. To install it run the commands below. After installing, the commands below can be used to stop, start and enable the MariaDB service to always start up when the server boots. After that, run the commands below to secure the MariaDB server. When prompted, answer the questions below by following the guide.

Enter current password for root (enter for none): Just press the Enter Set root password? [Y/n]: Y New password: Enter password Re-enter new password: Repeat password Remove anonymous users? [Y/n]: Y Disallow root login remotely? [Y/n]: Y Remove test database and access to it? [Y/n]:  Y Reload privilege tables now? [Y/n]:  Y

PHP 7.1 isn’t available on Ubuntu’s default repositories. To install it, you will have to get it from third-party repositories. Run the commands below to add the below third party repository to upgrade to PHP 7.1 Then update and upgrade to PHP 7.1 Run the commands below to install PHP 7.1 and related modules. After installing PHP, run the commands below to open the Apache2 PHP default file. Then make the change to the following lines below in the file and save.

Create Pimcore Database

Now that you’ve installed all the packages that are required, continue below to start configuring the servers. First, run the commands below to create a blank Pimcore database. To login into the MariaDB database server, run the commands below Then create a database called pimcoredb Create a database user called pimcoreuser with a new password Then grant the user full access to the database. Finally, save your changes and exit

Download Pimcore Latest Release

Next, visit the Pimcore site and download the latest version. After downloading, run the commands below to extract the download file into the Apache2 root directory. Then run the commands below to set the correct permissions for Concrete5 to function.

Configure Apache2

Finally, configure the Apahce2 virtual host configuration file for Pimcore. This file will control how users access Pimcore content. Run the commands below to create a new configuration file called pimcore.conf Then copy and paste the content below into the file and save it. Replace the highlighted line with your domain name and directory root location. Save the file and exit.

Enable the Pimcore and Rewrite Module

After configuring the VirtualHost above, enable it by running the commands below To load all the settings above, restart Apache2 by running the commands below. Then open your browser and browse to the server domain name followed by install. You should see the Pimcore setup wizard complete. Please follow the wizard carefully. Then follow the on-screen instructions until you’ve successfully installed Pimcore.