OpenLiteSpeed is a lightweight, open-source web server that provides high performance and low resource consumption. In this guide, we will walk through the steps to install OpenLiteSpeed on AlmaLinux 8.

Step 1: Update Your System

Start by ensuring your system is up to date:

sudo dnf update -y

Step 2: Enable the EPEL Repository

OpenLiteSpeed requires the Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux (EPEL) repository. Enable it with the following command:

sudo dnf install epel-release -y

Step 3: Install OpenLiteSpeed

Now, you can install OpenLiteSpeed by running the following command:

sudo dnf install openlitespeed -y

Step 4: Start and Enable OpenLiteSpeed

After installation, start the OpenLiteSpeed service and enable it to run at boot:

sudo systemctl start lsws
sudo systemctl enable lsws

Step 5: Configure Firewall

If you have a firewall enabled, you need to allow traffic on the OpenLiteSpeed ports (default is 80 and 443):

sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=http
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=https
sudo firewall-cmd --reload

Step 6: Access OpenLiteSpeed WebAdmin

You can access the OpenLiteSpeed WebAdmin interface by visiting http://your_server_ip:7080 in your web browser. The default username is admin and the password can be set during the initial setup.

Step 7: Install PHP (Optional)

If you plan to run PHP applications, install PHP and the necessary extensions:

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

Step 8: Configure PHP with OpenLiteSpeed

Edit the OpenLiteSpeed configuration to use PHP by modifying the configuration in the WebAdmin panel.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed OpenLiteSpeed on AlmaLinux 8. This web server will help you serve your applications efficiently.

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