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How to Set Up a Ghost InstallationGhost is a brand new CMS that is targeted at bloggers and content writers. It is a unique CMS with several features that make it stand against other CMS solutions such as WordPress.Ghost is easy to install and configure in production. In this article, we will use ghostCLI, a command-line tool that can quickly and efficiently install and configure Ghost.Installing GhostGhost is a open-source blog publishing platform that offers an attractive interface for creating and publish content. It was developed after the success of a crowdfunding campaign as an unprofitable project, and is now accessible without licensing restrictions. It has been adopted by a variety of developers around the world and has a large community that supports it. It is a lightweight, responsive CMS that runs on all devices.Follow the steps below to install Ghost Sign in to your droplet via SSH, and change the prompt for your user to # (it will only show on your screen). This will tell your terminal where it's installing the packages. Use the command node-v to verify that it was installed correctly.After a few moments, Ghost will prompt you to enter the URL of your blog. This is better than waiting until after you've set up your domain and published your blog. This will give you the opportunity to test out your blog and fix any issues before putting it public.Then, press enter to start the installation process. It could take a couple of minutes to complete. When asked for your hostname use 127.0.0.1. (Using the default will force Ghost to use IPv6 addresses which could lead to an ECONNREFUSED later on). Answer Y if asked if you would like to install Systemd.This will configure Nginx to serve your Ghost blog. It will redirect requests from port 80 to port 2368, which is the port Ghost runs on. This makes it easier for visitors to connect to your blog without adding the 2368 at the end. It will also assign the proper HTTP headers so that you can view your visitors' IP addresses in Ghost logs.You will have to add Ghost as a database user. Create a user name ghostuser with a secure password and a username that is suitable. Add it to the sudoers group to allow it to run sudo commands. Su - ghostuser will start a login shell for the user who is named ghostuser.Configuring NginxNginx is a web server that can be used to serve static content and handle requests as a reverse proxy, and connect to FastCGI applications. It is a lighter alternative to Apache, which can offer better performance and a smaller footprint of memory.The configuration files for Nginx can be loaded again without the need to shut down and restart. This is done by sending a signal to the master process which checks the syntax of the new configuration file and applies any modifications. It will also send an alert to older worker processes, asking them to stop accepting new connections and continue servicing 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, will be used to track which of the Nginx server blocks are enabled. This will allow your nginx to respond to requests from your domain and the default site.The syntax of Nginx is extremely flexible. You can set up a wide range of things, like permitting SSL connections or setting up reverse proxy servers, among other things. Check out the official Nginx Documentation for more details.In contrast to Apache, Nginx uses an Asynchronous event-driven connection handling system rather than spawning the process from scratch for every request. This makes it more efficient, particularly for sites that receive large volumes of traffic. It is also possible to cache static content across your website, which can enhance performance.Nginx can be utilized as a reverse proxy that routes client (e.g. web browser) requests to other servers. This is useful in load balancing speeds up websites, and also providing additional security.You can confirm that Nginx is accepting HTTP requests using a program like nginxstat, or by looking at the logs under the "/var/log/nginxdirectory on your Ubuntu computer. This will reveal any issues that might be occurring.You can also use the systemctl command to start and stop Nginx. Enter the following command to accomplish this:Configuring GhostOnce you've setup Ghost You can then begin using it to publish your blog. You can also modify the appearance and feel of your site with themes. There are a variety of themes available on Ghost, from simple to advanced. The Key Lab are free, while others aren't. Whatever theme you select, it's important to keep in mind that Ghost is a basic blogging platform that is not suited for more complex pages such as websites for e-commerce or landing pages.You can set up Ghost to make use of an SMTP email service for sending emails and notifications. This is important to ensure that your subscribers receive email regularly and don't miss posts from you. Fortunately, there are many trustworthy SMTP services that you can utilize with Ghost. It is important to keep in mind that you will need an additional login and password for SMTP as opposed to your Ghost account. Be sure to write down your SMTP details or save them in a secure place.A custom configuration file lets you to alter Ghost's default behavior, and tailor it to your particular requirements. You can use the ghost-cli command to create an individual config file. There are some settings that are mandatory by default, as well as many other optional ones.You can add an Redis cache adapter to allow Ghost to keep data in memory rather than in the database. This speeds up response time by not having to pull data from the database every time the page renders. This is especially useful for sites with complex templates and high demand for helpers.The command ghost-cli cache-adapter adapter> --configure_cache( The cache adapter is configured and the size of the cache set. You can also modify the cache name, which appears in the admin panel.It's important to keep your Ghost installation up-to-date so that it functions effectively and is secure. Ghost releases new versions of its software frequently. You can find information about how to upgrade the software on the official website. If you're upgrading to the latest version, be sure to back up your data and files first.Starting GhostAfter the setup phase, the Ghost will begin its hunting phase. In this phase, the Ghost will become visible to players and begin to move across the map, killing any human it comes across. In the closets, rooms or behind furniture to avoid this hazard of the game. The Ghost will only attack players within its range of vision, therefore it's important to stay in complete concealment at all times.Select "Droplet" from the DigitalOcean Marketplace and choose the plan you want to use (the lowest priced plan is good for the moment). Note the public IP address of the droplet once it's been created. This is the IP address you'll need to connect via SSH.Once your server is configured and you are able to start creating blog pages and postings. You can choose from a wide range of themes for free and premium ones too. The platform is compatible with many integrations, including Google Analytics, Zapier and MailChimp. It makes use of Markdown rather than visual WYSIWYG editing that lets you concentrate on writing and not designing. This makes it a great choice for portfolio and blogs. sites.