Cherokee is a lightweight web server that is very easy to configure and use. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Cherokee on Alpine Linux Latest.
Before proceeding with this guide, ensure that you have the following:
The first step before installing Cherokee is to update your system packages by running the following command:
apk update && apk upgrade
This will update all the packages on your Alpine Linux server to the latest versions.
To install Cherokee on Alpine Linux, enter the following command in the terminal window:
apk add cherokee
This command will install Cherokee on your system from the Alpine repository.
After installing Cherokee, you need to start the Cherokee service by typing the following command:
rc-service cherokee start
This command will start the Cherokee service and make it available on your server.
Finally, you can test if Cherokee is working correctly by opening a web browser and navigating to the following address:
http://localhost:8080
If you see the Cherokee welcome page, then you have successfully installed Cherokee on Alpine Linux.
In this tutorial, you learned how to install Cherokee on Alpine Linux and test your installation. Cherokee is an excellent web server that is easy to use and configure, making it an excellent choice for beginners and professionals alike.
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