How to Install and Configure Nextcloud with Apache on Ubuntu 18.04

To get started with installing NextCloud, follow the steps below:

1. Step 1: Install Apache2 HTTP Server. ...
2. Step 2: Install MariaDB. ...
3. Step 3: Install PHP and Related Modules. ...
4. Step 4: Create NextCloud Database. ...
5. Step 5: Download NextCloud Latest Release. ...
6. Step 6: Configure Apache2. ...
7. Step 7: Enable the NextCloud and Rewrite Module.

1. How do I install Nextcloud on Ubuntu?
2. Does Nextcloud use Apache?
3. How do I install Nextcloud on web server?
4. How do I set up a Nextcloud database?
5. Is Nextcloud an OS?
6. Which is better Nextcloud or ownCloud?
7. What should I run Nextcloud on?
8. What database does Nextcloud use?
9. How do I install Nextcloud on Apache?
10. How good is Nextcloud?
11. Where are Nextcloud files stored?
12. How do I install Nextcloud client?

How do I install Nextcloud on Ubuntu?

This guide shows how to install the Nextcloud server on the Ubuntu Linux server with Apache and MariaDB as the web server and database software respectively.

1. Step 1: Installing LAMP on Ubuntu. ...
2. Step 2: Install Nextcloud in Ubuntu. ...
3. Step 3: Configure Apache to Serve Nextcloud.

Does Nextcloud use Apache?

In case you prefer installing from the source tarball, you can setup Nextcloud from scratch using a classic LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL/MariaDB, PHP).

How do I install Nextcloud on web server?

Download Nextcloud Web Installer

1. Visit Nextcloud.com/install and select Download for Server.
2. At the top of the pop-up, select Web Installer.
3. Right-click the here link to download the Web Installer file.
4. Upload the Nextcloud Web Installer file to your server in your home directory.

How do I set up a Nextcloud database?

Before starting with the tutorial, make sure you are logged in as a user with sudo privileges .

1. Step 1: Creating MySQL Database. ...
2. Step 2: Installing PHP and Apache. ...
3. Step 3: Configuring firewall. ...
4. Step 4: Downloading Nextcloud. ...
5. Step 5: Configure Apache. ...
6. Step 6: Installing Nextcloud.

Is Nextcloud an OS?

Nextcloud is a suite of client-server software for creating and using file hosting services. It is enterprise-ready with comprehensive support options.
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Nextcloud.

Which is better Nextcloud or ownCloud?

Conclusion. Both packages have a solid base and a growing set of addon apps, both have support available. Nextcloud, however, has a lot more action, “buzz” and growth. ownCloud does not appear to be dead at all, but the future of open source clouds clearly looks to be with Nextcloud.

What should I run Nextcloud on?

Software-wise, the Nextcloud server is a PHP application that needs a LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) or similar software stack to work.

What database does Nextcloud use?

Database Choice

SQLite is the default database for Nextcloud Server and it is good only for testing and lightweight single-user setups without client synchronization. Supported databases are MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle 11g, and PostgreSQL, and we recommend MySQL/MariaDB.

How do I install Nextcloud on Apache?

To get started with installing NextCloud, follow the steps below:

1. Step 1: Install Apache2 HTTP Server. ...
2. Step 2: Install MariaDB. ...
3. Step 3: Install PHP and Related Modules. ...
4. Step 4: Create NextCloud Database. ...
5. Step 5: Download NextCloud Latest Release. ...
6. Step 6: Configure Apache2. ...
7. Step 7: Enable the NextCloud and Rewrite Module.

How good is Nextcloud?

Nextcloud verdict

Overall, we can't help but be impressed with Nextcloud: it provides almost all the features that you can get from Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud or Dropbox, at a fraction of the cost and with the flexibility that only self-hosting provides.

Where are Nextcloud files stored?

As seen '/path/to/nextcloud/data' is default value/location, if it is not changed during Nextcloud installation process. Nextcloud stores the data directory location and all it's files locations inside it's database, that can be chosen during installation as well.

How do I install Nextcloud client?

Option #1: Install NextCloud Desktop App via PPA

To launch the client, go to the Activities Overview and search NextCloud and launch it. When the app opens, type in the NextCloud server addresa and connect to it… From there all your files and folder should be synchronized to the desktop….