How to install zimbra mail server in centos 7
Installing Zimbra Mail Server on CentOS 7 is a bit involved, but I'll guide you through the process. Please note that this installation process is for a basic setup, and you may need to customize it according to your specific requirements.
Prerequisites:
- CentOS 7 (64-bit) installed on your server.
- A minimum of 2 GB RAM and 20 GB disk space.
- A static IP address assigned to your server.
- A domain name (optional, but recommended).
Step 1: Install the required packages
Open a terminal on your CentOS 7 server and run the following commands:
sudo yum install epel-release
sudo yum install yum-utils
sudo yum install mariadb-server
sudo yum install postfix
sudo yum install perl
sudo yum install perl-DBD-MySQL
Step 2: Install Zimbra
Download the Zimbra installation package from the official Zimbra website:
wget https://www.zimbra.com/downloads/zimbra-network-edition/zimbra-open-source-8.8.15_GA_3641.RHEL7_64.20210210153155.tgz
Extract the package:
tar xvf zimbra-open-source-8.8.15_GA_3641.RHEL7_64.20210210153155.tgz
Change into the extracted directory:
cd zimbra-8.8.15_GA_3641.RHEL7_64
Step 3: Configure Zimbra
Run the Zimbra installation script:
sudo./install.sh
Follow the prompts to configure Zimbra:
- Choose the installation type:
Network Edition
(for a mail server). - Set the administrator password.
- Choose the database type:
MySQL
(we installed MariaDB earlier). - Set the database password.
- Choose the timezone.
- Set the domain name (optional, but recommended).
- Set the mail server hostname.
Step 4: Configure MariaDB
Edit the MariaDB configuration file:
sudo nano /etc/my.cnf.d/server.cnf
Add the following lines at the end of the file:
[mysqld]
innodb_file_per_table=1
innodb_log_file_size=50M
Save and exit the file.
Restart MariaDB:
sudo systemctl restart mariadb
Step 5: Configure Postfix
Edit the Postfix configuration file:
sudo nano /etc/postfix/main.cf
Add the following lines at the end of the file:
mydestination = localhost
mynetworks = 127.0.0.0/8 [::1]/128
Save and exit the file.
Restart Postfix:
sudo systemctl restart postfix
Step 6: Start Zimbra services
Start the Zimbra services:
sudo /opt/zimbra/bin/zmcontrol start
Verify that Zimbra is running:
sudo /opt/zimbra/bin/zmcontrol status
Step 7: Configure Zimbra web interface
Access the Zimbra web interface by navigating to https://your-server-hostname.com:7071
(replace your-server-hostname.com
with your server's hostname).
Log in with the administrator credentials you set during the installation process.
Step 8: Configure DNS (optional)
If you want to use your own domain name, you'll need to configure your DNS settings. You can use a DNS provider like Cloudflare or set up your own DNS server.
Step 9: Test Zimbra
Send an email to a test account to verify that Zimbra is working correctly.
That's it! You should now have a basic Zimbra Mail Server installation on your CentOS 7 server.