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How to Install Opigno on Debian with Git and Drush

How to Install Opigno on Debian with Git and Drush

Opigno LMS is a powerful, Drupal-based learning management system designed for businesses, universities, and training centers that need flexibility, scalability, and robust course management. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to install Opigno on a Debian-based server using Git and Drush—two essential tools for efficient Drupal site management.

✅ Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have:

A Debian-based server (Debian 11 or later recommended)
Root or sudo access
Apache or Nginx installed
PHP 8.1 or later
MySQL or MariaDB
Composer installed globally
Git installed
Drush installed (via Composer)

Tip: For the smoothest setup, ensure your server has at least 2GB RAM and proper firewall configuration (port 80/443 open).

Step 1: Update Your System

bashCopyEditsudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Required Packages

Install Git, PHP, and other necessary extensions:

bashCopyEditsudo apt install git unzip php-cli php-mysql php-gd php-xml php-mbstring php-curl php-zip php-bcmath php-json php-opcache php-dom -y

Step 3: Install and Configure Apache (Optional)

If you haven’t already installed a web server:

bashCopyEditsudo apt install apache2 libapache2-mod-php -y
sudo systemctl enable apache2
sudo systemctl start apache2

Step 4: Install Composer

bashCopyEditcurl -sS https://getcomposer.org/installer | php
sudo mv composer.phar /usr/local/bin/composer

Test installation:

bashCopyEditcomposer --version

Step 5: Install Drush

Install Drush globally with Composer:

bashCopyEditcomposer global require drush/drush

Make sure Drush is available in your $PATH:

bashCopyEditexport PATH="$HOME/.composer/vendor/bin:$PATH"

Add the export line to your .bashrc or .zshrc to persist it.

Step 6: Clone Opigno from Git

Navigate to your web root (e.g., /var/www):

bashCopyEditcd /var/www
sudo git clone https://github.com/opigno/opigno-composer.git opigno
cd opigno

Install dependencies via Composer:

bashCopyEditcomposer install

Step 7: Set Up the Database

Create a MySQL database and user:

bashCopyEditsudo mysql -u root -p

Inside the MySQL shell:

sqlCopyEditCREATE DATABASE opigno_db;
CREATE USER 'opigno_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'strong_password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON opigno_db.* TO 'opigno_user'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;

Step 8: Set File Permissions

bashCopyEditsudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/opigno
sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/opigno

Step 9: Install Opigno with Drush

bashCopyEditcd /var/www/opigno
vendor/bin/drush site:install opigno --db-url=mysql://opigno_user:strong_password@localhost/opigno_db --account-name=admin --account-pass=admin_pass --site-name="My Opigno Site"

Replace credentials and site name as needed.

Step 10: Configure Apache Virtual Host

Create a new Apache config file (optional, if not already configured):

bashCopyEditsudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/opigno.conf

Add the following:

apacheCopyEdit<VirtualHost *:80>
    ServerName yourdomain.com
    DocumentRoot /var/www/opigno/web

    <Directory /var/www/opigno/web>
        AllowOverride All
        Require all granted
    </Directory>

    ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/opigno_error.log
    CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/opigno_access.log combined
</VirtualHost>

Enable the site and rewrite module:

bashCopyEditsudo a2ensite opigno.conf
sudo a2enmod rewrite
sudo systemctl restart apache2

Final Notes

Your Opigno LMS should now be accessible via your server’s IP or domain. To access the admin panel, go to:

pgsqlCopyEdithttp://yourdomain.com/user/login

Use the admin credentials you set during installation.

🔒 Security Tip

Always disable public access to Drush on production environments and keep your Composer and packages updated.

Need Help?

At GreenHost, we offer fully managed Opigno LMS hosting on secure, eco-friendly servers. Contact our support team if you’d like help setting up your LMS environment.