Install Joomla or Drupal
Deploy Joomla 5 or Drupal 10 on web hosting: MySQL, SFTP, PHP 8.1+ and installation assistant.
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Beyond WordPress, Joomla and Drupal are robust PHP CMS for institutional sites and portals. This guide covers their installation on theweb hosting Anthony IT Solutions (PHP 8.x, MySQL, LiteSpeed).
The steps are similar: MySQL database, SFTP upload, web assistant, post-install security and HTTPS.
What you need
- PHP 8.1+ web hosting
- MySQL Base
- SFTP
- Domain configured, DNS
Prerequisites Joomla 5 / Drupal 10
Check PHP version, change PHP.
| CMS | PHP | Extensions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla 5 | 8.1+ | json, mbstring, xml, gd |
| Drupal 10 | 8.2+ | gd, opcache, pdo_mysql |
Prepare MySQL
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Dedicated base
Create base + user.
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Charset utf8mb4
Unicode glue for Drupal/Joomla.
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Privileges
ALL on the basis only.
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phpMyAdmin
phpMyAdmin for verif.
Joomla, installation
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Download
FULL pack on joomla.org.
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Upload SFTP
Root web; extract archive.
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Assistant
/installation/index.php, config site + BDD. -
Finalization
Delete Folder
installation/, compulsory.
Drupal, installation
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Compose or archive
Recommended archive on mutualized.
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settings.php
Copy default.settings → settings.php; temporary writing rights.
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Installer
Follow wizard; choose Standard profile.
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Permissions
Remit settings.php in 444 after install.
Post-installation
- OPcache enabled
- Minimum PHP extensions
- Optimize speed
- Optional CDN for asset
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HTTPS
SSL.
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Cache
Joomla hides LiteSpeed; Drupal Dynamic Page Cache.
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Cron
Cron for Drupal/Joomla.
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Backup
Sauvages regular.
Troubleshooting
- Installation blocked, PHP version or extension missing.
- 500 after Drupal, permissions settings.php or .htaccess.
- Joomla install/ accessible, Delete folder.
- Base inaccessible, check DB_HOST localhost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Joomla or Drupal ?
Joomla more accessible; Drupal more flexible enterprise.
Multisite Drupal ?
Advanced configuration, support if needed.
Installer panel ?
If available, prefer Joomla.
Migrating to Anthony IT ?
Guide migration.
Related guides
See also our web hosting offer and all the procedures on wiki web hosting.