Installing Drupal on XAMPP Linux: A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to setting up a web development server system with a content management system (CMS) like Drupal, things can get complicated quickly. In this article, we'll walk you through the process of installing Drupal on XAMPP Linux.

Setting Up the Environment

To ensure that the problem wasn't caused by a theme issue, I set up a temporary Windows 10 Pro with XAMPP installed and downloaded and installed the same Marinelli theme from the Drupal repositories. However, even after setting up the environment, I still encountered issues with viewing images for favicons, logos, and slideshow photos.

Installing Drupal

After installing Drupal using the XMAPP one-click installer, I discovered that the slide show and associated text functioned as designed, but the graphics media could not be viewed. This led me to believe that the issue was specific to the theme.

Troubleshooting

To troubleshoot the issue further, I decided to install a new theme (Marinelli) after setting up Drupal 7.39 on my local hosted Virtualmin virtual server using the automated installer. The installation worked flawlessly without any issues with media and content entries.

Using Third-Party Installers

In an attempt to find a solution to install the latest WordPress and Drupal 7.39, I searched for installer scripts on a third-party site and found Perl-based scripts for both. Post-installation of Virtualmin, I checked that everything was clean and working as expected.

After encountering issues with installing Drupal 7.xx or higher on my fresh bare metal Debian 8 (Jessie) AMD-64 server, I realized the importance of having a solid environment set up before attempting to install any CMS. In this article, we've outlined the steps to take when setting up your XAMPP Linux environment and troubleshooting common issues that may arise during the installation process.

1. Ensure that your theme is not causing any issues by installing a new one.

2. Use third-party installer scripts for Drupal 7.39 and WordPress.

3. Check for errors and troubleshoot issues as they arise.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully install and configure your XAMPP Linux environment with Drupal 7.xx or higher. Happy coding!

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