1. Update the System

   Run the following commands to update and upgrade the system packages:

   sudo apt update -y
   sudo apt upgrade -y

2. Install Apache Web Server

   Install Apache using the following command:

   sudo apt install apache2 -y

3. Install MySQL Database Server

   Install MySQL using the following command:

   sudo apt install mysql-server -y

   Secure the MySQL installation by setting a strong password and removing unnecessary permissions and databases:

   sudo mysql_secure_installation

4. Install PHP and Required Modules

   Install PHP along with the necessary modules using the following command:

   sudo apt install php libapache2-mod-php php-mysql php-curl php-json php-cgi php-imap php-cli php-gd php-zip php-mbstring php-xml -y

   Configure PHP by editing the php.ini file:

   sudo nano /etc/php/8.3/apache2/php.ini

   Modify the following lines in the php.ini file:

   memory_limit = 256M
   max_execution_time = 60
   error_reporting = E_ERROR & ~E_NOTICE & ~E_STRICT & ~E_DEPRECATED
   display_errors = Off
   short_open_tag = Off

5. Create a MySQL Database and User for vTiger

   Log in to MySQL using the following command:

   sudo mysql -u root -p

   Create a new database and user for vTiger:

   CREATE DATABASE vtiger;
   CREATE USER 'ravi'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'your_password';
   GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON vtiger.* TO 'ravi'@'localhost';
   FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
   EXIT;

   Note: Replace your_password with a strong password of your choice.

6. Download and Extract vTiger CRM

   Navigate to the /tmp directory and download the latest version of vTiger CRM:

   cd /tmp
   wget  https://www.gen-x.co.za/downloads/vtigercrm8.4.0.tar.gz

   Extract the downloaded file and move the extracted files to the Apache web root directory:

   tar -xvzf vtigercrm.tar.gz
   sudo mv vtigercrm /var/www/html/

   Set the correct permissions for the vTiger CRM directory:

   sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/vtigercrm
   sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/html/vtigercrm

7. Create vTiger CRM Apache Configuration File

   Create a new Apache configuration file for vTiger CRM:

   sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/vtigercrm.conf

   Add the following content to the file:

   <VirtualHost *:80>
       ServerAdmin admin@example.com
       DocumentRoot /var/www/html/vtigercrm
       ServerName your_domain.com
       <Directory /var/www/html/vtigercrm>
           Options FollowSymLinks
           AllowOverride All
           Require all granted
       </Directory>
       ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/vtigercrm_error.log
       CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/vtigercrm_access.log combined
   </VirtualHost>

   Note: Replace your_domain.com with your domain name or IP address.

   Save and close the file. Enable the new site, rewrite the module, and restart the Apache service:

   sudo a2ensite vtigercrm.conf
   sudo a2enmod rewrite
   sudo systemctl restart apache2

8. Complete vTiger CRM Installation via Web Browser

   Open a web browser and navigate to http://your_domain.com or http://your_server_IP. You will be redirected to the vTiger CRM installation wizard.

   Ensure all server requirement checks are green before proceeding.

   Enter the database details you created earlier (database name: vtiger, username: ravi, and the password).

   Set up the admin user credentials.

   Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Notes:

• Replace your_password with a strong password of your choice.
• Replace your_domain.com with your domain name or IP address.
• For further customization and configuration, refer to the vTiger CRM documentation.