Focalboard Offers Open-Source Task Management on AlmaLinux 9
Focalboard, an open-source project management platform, offers a range of features for teams and organizations seeking task management solutions without relying on Software as a Service (SaaS). Running it on AlmaLinux 9 provides a secure and stable environment, while hosting on Shape.Host's Linux SSD VPS ensures high performance.
Focalboard provides kanban boards, calendars, lists, and database-style views for streamlined task management. It's self-hosted, giving users complete control over their infrastructure and data. To deploy Focalboard on AlmaLinux 9, follow these steps:
First, create a server instance on a provider like Hetzner. Then, update the system and install required packages. Set up PostgreSQL for database management. Download and extract Focalboard, and configure it according to your needs. Create a systemd service for Focalboard and configure Nginx as a reverse proxy. Finally, secure your deployment with Let's Encrypt SSL.
AlmaLinux 9, a RHEL-compatible enterprise Linux distribution, offers SELinux enforcement, systemd 252, OpenSSL 3, PostgreSQL 15, and modern Node.js support. Focalboard can be deployed behind Nginx with SSL termination in both enterprise and small-team environments.
Focalboard, running on AlmaLinux 9 and hosted on Shape.Host's Linux SSD VPS, offers a secure, private, and scalable task management solution. The open-source platform provides extensive features for teams and organizations, with complete control over data and infrastructure. The deployment process, involving Nginx and Let's Encrypt SSL, ensures a production-ready solution.
