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Magento 2

Magento 2 Open Source​

Version: 2.4.6
Operating System: Ubuntu 22.04
Category: E-commerce

Description​

Magento is a leading open-source e-commerce platform. It offers users comprehensive control over the functionality, look, and content of their online stores, ensuring a seamless shopping experience. Magento provides numerous robust tools, including marketing, SEO, and catalog management features, making it highly customizable and efficient.

Included Software​

SoftwareVersion
Magento Open Source2.4.6
PHP8.1
Composer2.5.8
Elasticsearch7.17.10
Varnish6.4.0
Apache2.4.41
MySQL8.0.33
Certbot0.40.0
Redis5.0.7
Postfix3.4.13

Getting Started​

Before installation, ensure you have an account and authentication keys from Magento Marketplace.

Firewall Configuration​

Allow the following ports:

  • SSH (port 22, rate-limited)
  • HTTP (port 80)
  • HTTPS (port 443)

Initial Setup​

Upon initial connection via SSH as the ubuntu user, a setup script will automatically run. Follow prompts:

  • Enter your registered domain/sub-domain (without www or http/s).
  • Provide your Magento admin email address, username, and a secure password (minimum 6 characters with at least one digit and uppercase letter).
  • Choose whether to install SSL using Let’s Encrypt.

Note: Your domain must have DNS A records pointing to your server's IP before enabling SSL.

SSL Configuration​

You can configure SSL immediately or later by running:

chmod +x /opt/ssl_config/ssl.sh && /opt/ssl_config/ssl.sh

Let’s Encrypt is recommended for secure HTTPS.

Magento Installation​

Follow on-screen prompts to download and install Magento 2, optionally installing sample data.

  • Magento URL: http://your-domain.com
  • Magento Admin URL: http://your-domain.com/admin

Database Information​

  • MySQL root password: /root/.mysql_root_password
  • Magento database details: /root/.magento_database_details

Connect to MySQL:

mysql -u root -p
# Enter password from /root/.mysql_root_password

Magento Authentication Keys​

Update Magento authentication keys in /var/www/.config/composer/auth.json:

{
  "http-basic": {
    "repo.magento.com": {
      "username": "$PUBLIC_KEY",
      "password": "$PRIVATE_KEY"
    }
  }
}

Replace $PUBLIC_KEY and $PRIVATE_KEY with your actual keys.

Custom Setup Recommendations​

Apache Virtual Hosts​

Create dedicated virtual host files for each domain to simplify management:

  • Create a directory for your domain in /var/www.
  • Create corresponding virtual host file in /etc/apache2/sites-available.

SSL Certificate via Certbot​

Ensure these DNS records are configured:

  • A record for your domain (e.g., example.com) pointing to your server’s IP.
  • A record for the www subdomain (e.g., www.example.com) pointing to your server’s IP.

Generate SSL certificate:

sudo certbot --apache -d example.com -d www.example.com

Allow HTTPS traffic (port 443) through your firewall. Optionally, deny HTTP (port 80) afterward for enhanced security.

Postfix Email Setup​

Set a valid hostname:

hostnamectl set-hostname your.hostname.com

Update hostname in /etc/postfix/main.cf:

myhostname = your.hostname.com

Restart Postfix:

systemctl restart postfix

Test outgoing email:

echo "Postfix test" | mail -s "Subject" test@gmail.com

Note: Initially, emails may land in spam due to IP reputation. Reputation improves with consistent usage.

Important Paths​

  • Web root directory: /var/www/html
  • Magento admin panel: http://your-domain.com/admin

Following these steps ensures a robust and secure Magento 2 installation ready for customization and deployment.