Introduction
Aureus ERP is an open-source Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution designed to streamline business operations.
It supports both SMEs and large enterprises, providing a scalable and customizable platform for finance, inventory, sales, HR, and customer management.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to set up Aureus ERP on AWS step by step.”
Why Choose Aureus ERP?
ERP systems unify multiple business processes into a single platform.
Deploying Aureus ERP on AWS provides a scalable, cloud-based solution for managing finance, inventory, sales, HR, and customer relationships.
With AWS, you benefit from high availability, security, and seamless scaling, reducing manual workload and improving efficiency.
Key Features
- Built with Laravel – Ensures security, reliability, and scalability, making it a robust framework for enterprise applications.
- Powered by FilamentPHP – Provides an intuitive and efficient interface for resource management, making administration seamless.
- Highly Modular Design – Allows for easy customization and integration of additional modules tailored to specific business needs.
- Open-Source Solution – Free to use, modify, and extend, making it a cost-effective option for businesses of all sizes.
- Scalable for Enterprises – Designed to handle complex business operations and scale effortlessly as your organization grows.
Prerequisites
Before you start setting up Aureus ERP on AWS, ensure your server meets these requirements:
- An AWS EC2 instance (Ubuntu 24.04 recommended).
- Apache/Nginx server
- PHP 8.2 or higher with required PHP extensions
- MySQL 8.0+.
- Composer 2.5.3 or higher.
We selected t2.small (1 vCPUs, 2GB RAM) ec2 instance.
Let’s begin the step-by-step process for setting up Aureus ERP on AWS.
Step 1: Connect to Your AWS Server via SSH
To connect to your AWS EC2 instance securely, use the SSH key pair you selected during setup:
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ssh -i your-key.pem ubuntu@your-server-ip |
Step 2: Update System Packages
Update system packages before installing dependencies:
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sudo apt-get update |
Step 3: Installing Apache
Install Apache:
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sudo apt-get install apache2 -y sudo systemctl enable apache2 sudo systemctl start apache2 |
Restart Apache:
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sudo systemctl status apache2 |
Step 4: Installing PHP and Required Extensions
Install PHP 8.2 and required extensions:
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sudo apt install software-properties-common sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ondrej/php sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install -y php8.2-cli php8.2-apcu php8.2-bcmath php8.2-curl php8.2-opcache php8.2-fpm php8.2-gd php8.2-intl php8.2-mysql php8.2-xml php8.2-zip php8.2-mbstring php8.2-imagick libapache2-mod-php8.2 |
Step 5: Installing Composer
Composer is required to manage PHP dependencies. Install it with:
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php -r "copy('https://getcomposer.org/installer', 'composer-setup.php');" php -r "if (hash_file('sha384', 'composer-setup.php') === 'dac665fdc30fdd8ec78b38b9800061b4150413ff2e3b6f88543c636f7cd84f6db9189d43a81e5503cda447da73c7e5b6') { echo 'Installer verified'.PHP_EOL; } else { echo 'Installer corrupt'.PHP_EOL; unlink('composer-setup.php'); exit(1); }" php composer-setup.php https://webkul.uvdesk.com/en/member/ticket/view/590911 php -r "unlink('composer-setup.php');" sudo mv composer.phar /usr/local/bin/composer |
Step 6: Installing MySQL and Creating a Database
Install MySQL:
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sudo apt install mysql-server -y |
Create a database and user for Aureus ERP:
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mysql -u root -p CREATE DATABASE aureuserp_db; CREATE USER 'aureuserp'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'yourpassword'; GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON aureuserp_db.* TO 'aureuserp'@'localhost'; FLUSH PRIVILEGES; EXIT; |
For AWS RDS (if using a remote database):
Now connect to RDS and configure the database:
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mysql -u admin -p -h [RDS_endpoint] #Create the database and user for aureuserp: CREATE USER 'aureuserp'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'yourpassword'; CREATE DATABASE aureuserp_db; GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON aureuserp_db.* TO 'aureuserp'@'localhost'; FLUSH PRIVILEGES; exit |
Step 7: Creating a New User
For better security, create a new user.
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sudo adduser aureuserp |
Step 8: Cloning Aureus ERP from GitHub
Navigate to the home directory and clone the repository:
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cd /home/aureuserp git clone https://github.com/aureuserp/aureuserp.git |
Navigate to the project folder:
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cd aureuserp |
Step 9: Configuring Environment Variables
Copy the example environment file:
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cp .env.example .env |
Edit the .env file:
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nano .env |
Update database settings:
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APP_NAME=Aureuserp APP_DEBUG=false APP_URL=http://localhost/ DB_CONNECTION=mysql DB_HOST=localhost DB_PORT=3306 DB_DATABASE=aureuserp_db DB_USERNAME=aureuserp DB_PASSWORD=yourpassword Save and exit. |
Step 10: Configuring Apache for Aureus ERP
Edit Apache configuration:
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sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/aureuserp.local.conf |
Add the following configuration:
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<VirtualHost *:80> ServerAdmin webmaster@localhost DocumentRoot /home/aureuserp/aureuserp/public ServerName aureuserp.local ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/error.log CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/access.log combined <Directory /home/aureuserp/aureuserp/public> AllowOverride All Require all granted </Directory> </VirtualHost> |
Make changes in the Apache envvars file as per your user
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nano /etc/apache2/envvars |
Enable the site:
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sudo a2dissite 000-default.conf sudo a2enmod rewrite sudo a2ensite aureuserp.local.conf |
Restart Apache:
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sudo systemctl restart apache2 |
Step 11: Installing Dependencies with Composer
Inside the project directory, install PHP dependencies:
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composer install |
Set correct ownership:
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chown -R aureuserp:aureuserp /home/aureuserp |
Step 12: Generating Application Key
Run the following command to generate the application key:
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php artisan key:generate |
Step 13: Running Aureus ERP Installation
Run the installation command:
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php artisan erp:install |
Set your admin Name, email, and password, and finish the installation.
For Example:
My admin credentials are:
ADMINISTRATOR_NAME=admin
ADMINISTRATOR_PASSWORD=admin@123
Step 14: Access Aureuserp
Your Aureus ERP installation is now complete! To access the dashboard, open your browser and visit:
Log in with the email and password you set up.
Aureus ERP provides various sections for efficient business management. Some key features include:
1. Companies Management – Allows users to add, manage, and organize company details, branches, and related settings.
2. Roles & Permissions – This enables administrators to define user roles, assign permissions, and control access levels within the system.
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