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Installing WordPress with Sandstorm (Ubuntu 14.04)

What Will You Learn in This Guide?​

In this guide, you will learn how to easily install applications such as WordPress, GitLab and EtherPad with the Sandstorm platform.
Sandstorm simplifies application installations, ensures security, and simplifies management. By establishing your own personal cloud platform, you can manage all applications from a single center.

🧠 Technical Summary​

By installing the Sandstorm platform on Ubuntu 14.04, you will easily manage various web applications.
Steps; The Sandstorm installation script includes DNS settings, authenticator configuration, and application installation.

1. Starting Sandstorm Installation​

Sandstorm is an open source platform for personal applications. Installation can be done with a single command via the terminal.

Installation Command​

curl https://install.sandstorm.io | bash

  1. This command downloads and runs Sandstorm's latest installation script.

  2. During installation, you can get a free subdomain from sandcats.io or use your own domain name.

  • SSL certificate and HTTPS support are provided automatically.

2. Configuring Identity Providers​

Once the installation is complete, you will be provided with an installation URL. You can access the administration panel by pasting this link into your browser.

Identity Provider Selection​

  • Sandstorm allows you to log in via Google, GitHub or Email.

Google and GitHub: Recommended for fast and secure login.

Email (No Password): Requires SMTP server, but more challenging for secure login.

3. Installing from the Application Market​

  • One of Sandstorm's most powerful features is the application market. From here you can install popular applications such as WordPress, EtherPad, MediaWiki with one click.

WordPress Application;​

  1. WordPress is a great choice for blogging and managing content. Sandstorm delivers high performance by running WordPress like a static site.

####EtherPad

EtherPad allows simultaneous document editing. You can easily collaborate with your friends.

Application Installation​

  1. Select the application you want to install from the App Market tab.

  2. Click the Install button.

  • Sandstorm automatically handles all necessary database and server configurations.

4. Managing User Authorizations​

  • You can use the Share Access button to share the applications (grains) you have installed with others. By default, Sandstorm prevents new users from installing applications. You can change this setting in the Admin Settings section.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)​

1. Why does Sandstorm open a new subdomain for each application? This is to increase security. Applications are isolated from each other, preventing one from harming the other.

2. My applications sometimes open late, why? Sandstorm "sleeps" idle applications to optimize RAM usage. When you click again it may take a few seconds.

3. Why are comments not working on my WordPress site? Sandstorm prioritizes security and does not run anonymous PHP codes coming from outside. That's why it offers a static post instead of standard comments.

Result​

With this guide, you can easily install and manage applications like WordPress using Sandstorm. Sandstorm provides you with great convenience in application management and security.

You can try this structure immediately for a high-performance and uninterrupted experience on the GenixNode infrastructure 🚀