As an experienced CMS website operation person in security, I know that the stability and security of the database is of great importance when deploying a multi-site environment.Especially in the context of Docker container deployment, efficiently installing and configuring MySQL is the first step to ensure the smooth operation of AnQiCMS multi-site.Next, I will elaborate on this critical link in detail.
How to install and configure MySQL before deploying AnQiCMS Docker multi-site?
English CMS with its high-performance architecture in Go language and flexible multi-site management capabilities has become the first choice for many enterprises and content operation teams.When you plan to deploy an AnQiCMS Docker multi-site environment, providing a stable and reliable MySQL database is an indispensable preparation.This article will guide you on how to set up and configure MySQL database for AnQiCMS multi-site in the Docker ecosystem.
The core role of MySQL in Docker multi-site architecture
In the multi-site operation mode of AnQiCMS, each independent site requires a dedicated database to store all information such as articles, products, user data, and site configuration.Deploying MySQL in a Docker container means that it will run as an independent, portable, and resource-isolated database service.This method not only simplifies the installation and management of the database, but also ensures that the communication between the database and the AnQiCMS application container is efficient and secure, providing solid data support for the stable operation of multiple sites.
Deploy Docker-based MySQL via the management panel
To make the deployment process more intuitive and convenient, especially for operators who prefer graphical operations, we generally recommend using mainstream server management panels to deploy the Docker version of MySQL.For example, Baota panel (BT), 1Panel, or aaPanel all provide powerful Docker management functions and an app store. Through these tools, you can easily complete the installation and configuration of MySQL containers.
The specific steps for deploying a MySQL container are more or less the same on different management panels.First, you need to log in to your server's management panel, navigate to its Docker management or app store interface.There, you can simply search for "MySQL" and find the official or community-provided MySQL database image for installation.
Install MySQL container and select version
When installing MySQL, the panel usually provides multiple versions for you to choose from.It is crucial to choose the appropriate MySQL version based on your server hardware configuration and business needs.For example, if your server memory is less than 2GB, choosing MySQL 5.6 version may be a wiser decision to avoid resource bottlenecks.而对于拥有充足资源的服务器，默认推荐的MySQL 5.7版本，因其性能和功能上的优势，通常是首选。
In the installation and configuration interface, please pay special attention to the option 'Allow External Access'. Although inside Docker, the AnQiCMS container will usually access through127.0.0.1Connect to the MySQL container using the IP address resolved by the Docker internal network, but ensure that this option is checked to provide necessary network permissions for inter-container communication and future possible external connections (such as database management tools).Confirm that all configurations are correct, then click the Install button, the system will start pulling the image and deploying the MySQL container.This process usually takes a few minutes, please be patient and wait for it to finish.
Get and properly save the MySQL Root password
MySQL container successfully installed and started, the next critical step is to obtain the initial password for the root user.This password is usually found on the 'Details' or 'Management' page of the MySQL container.Please make sure to immediately copy this root password and keep it secure.Because when you first install the AnQiCMS main site, or add a new site later through the "Multi-site Management" feature in the AnQiCMS backend, you need to use this root password.AnQiCMS will use this password to connect to the MySQL server, and according to the database name you specify for each site, it will automatically create, initialize, and configure an independent database, greatly simplifying the preparation work for database in a multi-site environment.
Prepare the database for AnQiCMS multi-site mechanism
Through these detailed steps, your MySQL database has been successfully installed and configured in the Docker environment, and is fully prepared for the multi-site deployment of AnQiCMS.Now, you can safely continue with the container deployment of AnQiCMS and fully utilize its powerful multi-site functionality to embark on your content operation journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does AnQiCMS manage independent databases for different sites? Do I need to manually create each database?
The Auto CMS performs very well in multi-site management.In Docker environment, you just need to deploy a MySQL container.When you first install the AnQiCMS main site, the root user credentials for MySQL will be provided.After that, when adding a new site through 'Multi-site Management' in AnQiCMS backend, you only need to specify a unique database name for the new site.The AutoCMS will automatically connect to the MySQL server using the root credentials you provide and create this exclusive database for the new site.You do not need to manually create databases or users, AnQiCMS will automatically handle these details to ensure that each site's data is completely isolated and independently operated.
If I forget the root password of Docker version MySQL, how should I recover or reset it?
If you have installed Docker version of MySQL through panel tools such as Baota, 1Panel, or aaPanel, you can usually find the corresponding MySQL container in the Docker container list, enter its 'Details' or 'Management' interface, these panels will provide convenient options to view or reset the root password. If your MySQL is a command-line deployed Docker container, you may need to enter the container internally, or use MySQL'sskip-grant-tablesReset the password using the pattern.No matter which method is used, for data security, it is necessary to back up the existing data before performing any reset operation, and operate strictly according to the official or community guidelines.
Is it safe to connect to AnQiCMS directly using MySQL's root user in a production environment?
From a strict security practice perspective, it is not recommended to allow applications to connect directly to MySQL using the root user in a production environment.The root user has the highest privileges on the database server, and once its credentials are leaked, it will pose a serious threat to the entire database system.Although AnQiCMS provides the convenience of root user reuse in Docker environment to simplify the initial deployment, we strongly recommend that after the AnQiCMS main site is installed and stable, you create a new user with restricted permissions through the MySQL client or management tool, and configure an independent user for each AnQiCMS site with corresponding database operation permissions only.Then, update the database connection information of AnQiCMS backend to these credentials with smaller permissions.This will greatly reduce potential security risks, even if the database credentials of a site are inadvertently leaked, it will not affect the security of other sites or the entire MySQL server.