In this guide, we will walk you through the process of installing the Magento eCommerce Suite on Rocky Linux 9 using Elasticsearch. Magento is a powerful eCommerce platform, and Elasticsearch is essential for optimizing its search functionality, providing fast and relevant search results for your online store.

Using a WindowsVPS can significantly improve the performance of your Magento store, thanks to its dedicated resources and reliable performance. In this tutorial, we will assume you're setting up Magento on a VPS server running Rocky Linux 9.

Step 1: Prepare Your VPS Server

First, you need to ensure that your VPS server is ready for Magento installation. We recommend using a WindowsVPS for its scalability and excellent performance. Follow these steps to prepare your server:

• Update your server packages:

sudo dnf update -y

• Install essential software dependencies for Magento:

sudo dnf install epel-release wget curl -y

Step 2: Install Apache, MySQL, and PHP

Magento requires Apache or Nginx, MySQL, and PHP. In this example, we will use Apache:

• Install Apache:

sudo dnf install httpd -y

• Enable Apache to start at boot and then start the service:

sudo systemctl enable httpd --now

• Install MySQL (MariaDB):

sudo dnf install mariadb-server -y

• Start MariaDB and secure the installation:

sudo systemctl enable mariadb --now
sudo mysql_secure_installation

• Install PHP 7.4 or newer:

sudo dnf install php php-cli php-mysqlnd php-fpm php-json php-gd -y

Step 3: Install Elasticsearch

Magento requires Elasticsearch to provide fast and relevant search capabilities. To install Elasticsearch, follow these steps:

• Download and install the Elasticsearch RPM:

wget https://artifacts.elastic.co/downloads/elasticsearch/elasticsearch-7.17.0-x86_64.rpm
sudo rpm -ivh elasticsearch-7.17.0-x86_64.rpm
sudo systemctl enable elasticsearch --now

Step 4: Download and Install Magento

Now that the server and Elasticsearch are set up, it's time to install Magento. You can download the latest version of Magento from their official website or via Composer:

composer create-project --repository-url=https://repo.magento.com/ magento/project-community-edition=2.4.5 /var/www/html/magento

• Set the correct ownership and permissions:

sudo chown -R apache:apache /var/www/html/magento
sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/html/magento

Step 5: Configure Apache for Magento

Next, configure Apache to serve Magento:

• Create a new Apache virtual host file:

sudo nano /etc/httpd/conf.d/magento.conf

• Add the following configuration:

    ServerAdmin admin@example.com
    DocumentRoot /var/www/html/magento
    ServerName example.com
    
        AllowOverride All
        Require all granted
    
    ErrorLog /var/log/httpd/magento-error.log
    CustomLog /var/log/httpd/magento-access.log combined

Restart Apache to apply the changes:

sudo systemctl restart httpd

Step 6: Finalize the Installation

Once everything is set up, you can access Magento by navigating to http://your-server-ip in your browser and follow the Magento web installation wizard.

For a more robust and scalable solution, consider hosting your Magento store on a WindowsVPS server. A VPS gives you more control, flexibility, and dedicated resources compared to shared hosting environments.

Conclusion

Installing Magento on Rocky Linux 9 with Elasticsearch is straightforward if you follow the steps above. A WindowsVPS is a great option for hosting your eCommerce store due to its power and reliability, making it an ideal choice for growing online businesses. With your Magento platform ready, you can now start building your online store.

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