Pydio Cells is a modern file-sharing platform that allows users to securely store, manage, and share files within their organization. Installing Pydio Cells on AlmaLinux 9 is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few steps. In this article, we will guide you through the installation process to help you get Pydio Cells up and running on your AlmaLinux 9 server.

Step 1: Update your system
Before installing Pydio Cells, it is important to ensure that your system is up to date. You can do this by running the following commands:

sudo dnf update

This will update all packages on your system to the latest versions.

Step 2: Install MariaDB
Pydio Cells requires a database server to store its data. In this guide, we will be using MariaDB as the database server. To install MariaDB, run the following command:

sudo dnf install mariadb mariadb-server

After the installation is complete, start the MariaDB service and enable it to start automatically on system boot:

sudo systemctl start mariadb
sudo systemctl enable mariadb

Step 3: Secure MariaDB
Next, secure your MariaDB installation by running the following command and following the prompts:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

Step 4: Create a database for Pydio Cells
Log in to the MariaDB console by running the following command and entering your MariaDB root password when prompted:

sudo mysql -u root -p

Once you are logged in, create a new database and user for Pydio Cells by running the following commands:

CREATE DATABASE pydio_cells_db;
CREATE USER 'pydio'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'your_password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON pydio_cells_db.* TO 'pydio'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

Replace ‘your_password’ with a strong password of your choice.

Step 5: Install Pydio Cells
Download the Pydio Cells installation package from the official Pydio website using the following command:

wget https://download.pydio.com/pub/cells/release/2.1.4/pydio-cells-2.1.4-linux-amd64.tar.gz

Extract the downloaded file using the following command:

tar xvf pydio-cells-2.1.4-linux-amd64.tar.gz

Move the extracted directory to the desired location on your server:

sudo mv pydio-cells-2.1.4-linux-amd64 /opt/pydio

Step 6: Configure Pydio Cells
Navigate to the Pydio Cells directory and run the setup script:

cd /opt/pydio
./cells install

Follow the prompts to configure Pydio Cells, including setting up a new administrative account and connecting it to the MariaDB database you created earlier.

Step 7: Start Pydio Cells
Once the setup is complete, start the Pydio Cells service by running the following command:

./cells start

Pydio Cells should now be running on your AlmaLinux 9 server. You can access the Pydio Cells web interface by navigating to http://your_server_ip:8080 in a web browser.

In conclusion, installing Pydio Cells on AlmaLinux 9 is a relatively simple process that can be completed in just a few steps. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can quickly set up Pydio Cells on your server and start sharing files within your organization.