Shapehost Deploys Focalboard on Rocky Linux 9 for Secure, Open-Source Project Management
Shapehost, a leading cloud services provider, has announced the deployment of Focalboard, an open-source project management tool, on its servers running Rocky Linux 9. This move ensures users have complete control over their infrastructure and data, making it an ideal solution for teams seeking an alternative to external SaaS services.
To deploy Focalboard on Rocky Linux 9, users must first set up a clean VPS instance on Shapehost's cloud platform. After updating the system and installing necessary dependencies, Nginx should be configured with SSL support to ensure secure communication. Focalboard, an open-source tool offering kanban boards, calendars, task lists, and database-style views, requires PostgreSQL for its database. After installing and configuring PostgreSQL, users must download and extract Focalboard, configure it, and create a systemd service for seamless integration with the system. Finally, Nginx is set up as a reverse proxy, and Let's Encrypt SSL is used to secure the connection. This setup provides a production-ready, secure, and scalable solution for project management, suitable for both small teams and large organizations.
By deploying Focalboard on Shapehost's servers running Rocky Linux 9, users benefit from a secure, stable, and long-term supported foundation. The platform offers features like SELinux enforcement, systemd 252, OpenSSL 3, PostgreSQL 15, and modern Node.js support, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for the application. This solution empowers teams to manage projects effectively without relying on external SaaS services.
