Lighttpd is an open-source, lightweight web server that is capable of handling high-traffic websites efficiently. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Lighttpd on your EndeavourOS system.
Before installing Lighttpd, it is recommended to update your EndeavourOS system to the latest version available. Run the following command to update your system:
sudo pacman -Syu
To install Lighttpd on EndeavourOS, run the following command:
sudo pacman -S lighttpd
This command will start the installation process of Lighttpd on your system. You will be prompted to confirm the installation of the package. Press "y" to continue.
By default, Lighttpd listens on port 80 for incoming web traffic. You need to allow traffic on port 80 through your firewall. Run the following command to allow traffic on port 80:
sudo ufw allow 80/tcp
This will allow incoming traffic on port 80.
After installing Lighttpd, you need to start the Lighttpd service. Run the following command to start the service:
sudo systemctl start lighttpd
This will start the Lighttpd service on your system.
To verify that Lighttpd is installed and running correctly, open a web browser and navigate to your server's IP address. If you see the Lighttpd welcome page, then congratulations! You have successfully installed Lighttpd on EndeavourOS.
Lighttpd is a powerful and efficient web server that can handle high-traffic websites with ease. In this tutorial, we have provided you with the steps to install Lighttpd on EndeavourOS. If you encountered any issues during the installation process, do not hesitate to consult the official Lighttpd documentation or seek help from the community forums.
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