Wikibase/Docker
Updated documentation
[edit]The installation instructions for Wikibase Suite using Docker can now be found on GitHub and are updated for each release version. Please refer to these instructions!:
Wikibase Suite Deploy documentation on GitHub
FAQ
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Can I host Wikibase Suite locally?
[edit]Yes, Wikibase Suite can be hosted locally for testing purposes by using the example domain names *.example.com
from template.env
in your .env
file.
Configure those domains in /etc/hosts
to make them resolve to 127.0.0.1
.
However, due to OAuth requirements, QuickStatements may not function properly without publicly accessible domain names for both the WIKIBASE_PUBLIC_HOST
and QUICKSTATEMENTS_PUBLIC_HOST
.
Also, running locally without publicly accessible addresses will prevent the generation of a valid SSL certificate; to accessing locally running services, you will need to allow the invalid certificate when loading the page for the first time.
Can I migrate from another Wikibase installation to WBS Deploy?
[edit]It is possible to migrate an existing Wikibase installation to WBS Deploy. The general procedure is as follows:
- Back up your MediaWiki
- Install Wikibase Suite as described above
- Re-apply any changes to
config/LocalSettings.php
- Import your database dump
- Regenerate the WDQS database
- Regenerate the Elasticsearch database
Do you recommend any VPS hosting providers?
[edit]As of this writing, we can offer no specific recommendations for VPS providers to host Wikibase Suite. The suite has been tested successfully on various providers; as long as the minimum technical requirements are met, it should run as expected.
Where can I get further help?
[edit]If you have questions not listed above or need help, use this bug report form to start a conversation with the engineering team.