How to Install LOMP Stack (OpenLiteSpeed, MySQL, and PHP) on Rocky Linux 9

Introduction

The LOMP stack consists of OpenLiteSpeed, MySQL, and PHP, providing a powerful and efficient web hosting environment. This guide will walk you through the installation of the LOMP stack on Rocky Linux 9, which can be effectively utilized on a Windows VPS UK for enhanced performance and reliability.

Prerequisites

• A Rocky Linux 9 server with root access
• Basic knowledge of Linux commands

Step 1: Update Your System

Begin by updating your package index and upgrading existing packages:

sudo dnf update -y

Step 2: Install OpenLiteSpeed

Add the OpenLiteSpeed repository:

sudo rpm -Uvh https://repo.openlitespeed.org/el6/x86_64/RPMS/openlitespeed-release-1-2.el6.x86_64.rpm

Install OpenLiteSpeed:

sudo dnf install openlitespeed -y

Start and enable OpenLiteSpeed to run on boot:

sudo systemctl start openlitespeed
sudo systemctl enable openlitespeed

Step 3: Install MySQL

Install MySQL server using the following command:

sudo dnf install mysql-server -y

Start and enable the MySQL service:

sudo systemctl start mysqld
sudo systemctl enable mysqld

Run the secure installation script to configure MySQL:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

Step 4: Install PHP and Required Extensions

Install PHP along with necessary extensions:

sudo dnf install php php-mysqlnd php-openssl php-mbstring php-xml -y

Restart OpenLiteSpeed to load the PHP module:

sudo systemctl restart openlitespeed

Step 5: Configure OpenLiteSpeed

Access the OpenLiteSpeed admin panel by navigating to http://your_server_ip:7080 in your web browser. The default username is admin and the password can be set during the installation process.

Once logged in, configure the virtual host settings, document root, and PHP settings as required for your application.

Step 6: Allow Firewall Access

Make sure to allow traffic on ports 80 and 7080:

sudo firewall-cmd --zone=public --add-port=80/tcp --permanent
sudo firewall-cmd --zone=public --add-port=7080/tcp --permanent
sudo firewall-cmd --reload

Step 7: Test Your LOMP Stack

Create a simple PHP info file to test your setup:

echo "<?php phpinfo(); ?>" | sudo tee /usr/local/lsws/DEFAULT/html/info.php

Open your web browser and navigate to http://your_server_ip/info.php to check if PHP is working correctly.

Step 8: Conclusion

You have successfully installed the LOMP stack (OpenLiteSpeed, MySQL, and PHP) on Rocky Linux 9. This setup provides a robust environment for hosting your applications, especially when utilizing a Windows VPS. For further options, consider exploring various VPS UK Windows solutions, including Windows Virtual Private Server Hosting and Windows VPS Hosting UK for optimal performance.