Deploy Focalboard on Rocky Linux 9: Secure, Stable Project Management
Christian Wells has authored a guide on deploying Focalboard, an open-source project management tool, on Rocky Linux 9. This combination offers a secure, stable, and long-term supported foundation for self-hosted project management.
Focalboard provides kanban boards, calendars, task lists, and database-style views, catering to various team needs. It's perfect for freelancers, small teams, and enterprises alike, including those under compliance requirements or educational institutions.
Rocky Linux 9 comes with SELinux enforcement, systemd 252, OpenSSL 3, PostgreSQL 15, and modern Node.js support, making it an ideal platform for project management. To get started, Shapehost offers a cloud VPS instance optimized for Focalboard deployment, complete with installation resources for PostgreSQL, Nginx, and SSL setup.
Deploying Focalboard involves setting up a clean VPS, updating the system, installing dependencies, configuring PostgreSQL, downloading and extracting Focalboard, configuring it, creating a systemd service, setting up an Nginx reverse proxy, and securing it with Let's Encrypt SSL.
By following Christian Wells' guide, users can self-host Focalboard on Rocky Linux 9, ensuring complete control of infrastructure and data. This combination provides a secure, stable, and long-term supported solution for project management without relying on external SaaS services.
