Damselfly is a lightweight and efficient web server written in C++ that can be used for static website hosting or as a reverse proxy. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Damselfly on Alpine Linux.
Before we get started with the installation process, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:
Open a terminal or command prompt and log in as the root user.
Update the package index and upgrade the system by running the following command:
apk update && apk upgrade
Install the required dependencies for building Damselfly by running the following command:
apk add cmake git gcc g++ make boost-dev openssl-dev
Next, clone the Damselfly Git repository by running the following command:
git clone https://github.com/tameemsafi/damselfly.git
Change the directory to the cloned repository by running the following command:
cd damselfly
Build the Damselfly binary by running the following commands in sequence:
mkdir build
cd build
cmake ..
make
Once the build process is complete, you will find the damselfly binary inside the build directory.
Finally, copy the binary to a location where it can be accessed by users and start the Damselfly web server by running the following command:
cp damselfly /usr/local/bin/
damselfly -p 80 /path/to/your/website
Note: Replace /path/to/your/website with the actual path to your static website files.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Damselfly on Alpine Linux Latest. You can now use Damselfly as a lightweight web server for your static website or as a reverse proxy. Remember to always keep your system updated with the latest security patches to ensure your website's security.
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
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