How to Set Up a Ghost Installation

Ghost is a CMS specifically designed for bloggers and content creators. It has a few unique features that help it stand apart from other CMS solutions like WordPress.

Ghost is simple to install and configure for production. In this article, we will make use of ghostCLI, which is a command-line tool to quickly and easily install and configure Ghost.

Installing Ghost

Ghost is an open-source blogging platform that provides an elegant interface for creating and publishing content. It was created as a non-profit venture following an appeal for crowdfunding and is available without any licensing restrictions. It is used by a number of developers around world and has a large community to support it. It is a fast, lightweight, and responsive CMS that works well on all kinds of devices.

Follow the steps below to install Ghost: Log into your droplet using SSH, and change the prompt for your user to # (it will only show on your screen). This will instruct the terminal where to install the packages. After that, Fit run the command node -v to verify whether it's been installed correctly.

After a short time, Ghost will ask you to enter your blog's URL. This is better instead of waiting until you've configured your domain and uploaded your website. This will give you the chance to test out your blog and fix any mistakes before making it public.

Enter to start the installation. It can take a couple of minutes to complete. If asked for your hostname use 127.0.0.1 (using the default will cause Ghost to use an IPv6 address which could result in an ECONNREFUSED error later on). Answer y when asked if you wish to install Systemd.

This will configure Nginx to host your Ghost blog. It will route requests from port 80 to the port Ghost is running on, and provide a layer of indirection for your visitors so they don't need to add :2368 to the end of the address. It will also assign the proper HTTP headers so that you can view the IP addresses of your visitors in Ghost logs.

You'll need to add Ghost as a database user. Create a user named ghostuser, with a name that is appropriate and a password that is secure and then add it the sudoers group so that it is able to execute sudo commands. Su - ghostuser will start an account for the ghostuser user.

Installing Nginx

Nginx can be used as a webserver for serving static content. It can also be used as a reverse proxy and to connect with FastCGI programs. It is a lighter alternative to Apache which can provide better performance and less memory footprint.

Nginx can be set to load its configuration files without needing to shut down and restart. This is done by sending an alert to the master process that then checks the syntax and applies any necessary changes. It also sends an alert to older worker processes, asking them to stop accepting new connections, and to continue to service existing ones.

To create a configuration file for Nginx, open the "/etc/nginx/sites-available/" directory and then create a symbolic link to the file you want to use in the "/etc/nginx/sites-enabled/" directory. The symbolic links, or symlinks, are used to track which of the Nginx server blocks are enabled. This will allow your nginx to respond to requests from your domain and default site.

The nginx syntax is very flexible. It can be configured to do many things, including permitting SSL connections or setting up reverse proxy servers, among other things. Check out the official Nginx Documentation for more details.

Unlike Apache, Nginx uses an event-driven, synchronous connection handling algorithm instead of spawning the process from scratch for each request. This makes it more efficient, especially for websites that experience large volumes of traffic. It is possible to configure it to store static pages on your site. This can improve performance.

Nginx is a good choice to use as a reverse proxy, which redirects clients' (e.g. web browser) requests to other servers. This is useful in balancing load and speeding up websites. It also offers additional security.

Once the Nginx server is up and running and you are able to verify that it is able to accept HTTP requests by using a tool like nginx's stat or looking at the logs within the "/var/log/nginx/" directory on your Ubuntu machine. This will highlight any errors that might be occurring.

You can also stop and start Nginx by using the systemctl command. To accomplish this, type the following:

Configuring Ghost

Once Ghost is installed, you can start using it to publish a blog. Themes allow you to customize the look and feel of your site. Ghost has a wide range of themes, from the simple to the complicated. Some are free, and others require payment. No matter which theme you pick, keep in mind that Ghost's main function is to serve as a blogging platform. It's not built for more complex pages, such as landing pages and eCommerce websites.

You can set Ghost to use an SMTP email service to send newsletters and notifications. This is essential to ensure that your subscribers receive emails from you and don't get any. Ghost is compatible with many reputable SMTP providers. It's important to remember that you will need an additional login and password to use SMTP compared to your Ghost account. Make sure to record your SMTP details or keep them in a secure place.

You can override Ghost’s default behavior using an individual configuration file that you can alter it to meet your requirements. You can create your own custom configuration file using the ghost-cli command. There are certain configurations that are required, and many others that are optional.

You can add an Redis adapter for caching to Ghost to allow it to store data in the memory instead of the database. This reduces response time by removing the need to fetch data from the database every time a page renders. This is especially useful for websites with complex templates and high demand for helpers.

The command ghost-cli cache-adapter adapter> --configure_cache( The cache adapter will be configured and the cache size determined. You can also edit the name of the cache, which appears in the admin panel.

Ghost is required to be updated to function correctly and remain secure. The Ghost community releases new versions of the software regularly. On the official website, you can find out how to upgrade the software. Backup your data and files prior to upgrading to a more recent version.

Starting ghost alarm installation

After the set-up phase, the Ghost will begin its hunting phase. In this phase, the Ghost will become visible to players and begin moving across the map, killing anyone it encounters. This is the most risky part of the game and can be avoided by hiding in closets, rooms, or behind furniture. The Ghost will only attack players within its line-of-sight, so it's essential to keep your face completely hidden at all times.

Select "Droplet" in the DigitalOcean Marketplace and choose a plan (the most affordable is sufficient at the moment). Note the public IP address of the droplet once it is created. This is the IP address you'll be able to connect to via SSH.

Once you've got your server setup, you can begin creating blog pages and posts for your Ghost blog. You can select from a number of free themes and premium ones, too. The platform also supports a variety of integrations like Google Analytics, Zapier, MailChimp and many more. It makes use of Markdown instead of visual WYSIWYG which lets you focus on writing rather than design. This makes it an excellent choice for blogs and portfolio websites.