How to install Cherokee on NetBSD

Cherokee is a lightweight web server that is easy to configure and very fast. Here's how to install it on NetBSD:

Prerequisites

Before installing Cherokee, make sure that you have the following:

• A server running NetBSD with root access.
• An internet connection.

Install Dependencies

First, we need to install some dependencies:

pkgin update
pkgin install libtool m4 automake autoconf pcre

Download and Install Cherokee

Now we can download and install Cherokee:

cd /usr/local/src
fetch http://cherokee-project.com/download/1.2/1.2.104/cherokee-1.2.104.tar.gz
tar -zxvf cherokee-1.2.104.tar.gz
cd cherokee-1.2.104
./configure
make
make install

Start Cherokee

Finally, start Cherokee with:

/usr/local/sbin/cherokee

You can now access the Cherokee web interface by navigating to http://localhost:9090 in your web browser.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Cherokee on NetBSD! You can now use this lightweight web server to host your websites and applications.

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!

Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!