Hiawatha is an open-source web server that provides secure, high-performance, and easy-to-use web services. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Hiawatha on NetBSD operating system.
Before starting, you will need:
Before installing any new package, it is recommended to update the operating system. To update the system, execute the following command:
sudo pkgin update && sudo pkgin upgrade
To install Hiawatha, execute the following command:
sudo pkgin install hiawatha
This command will download and install Hiawatha and all its dependencies.
After installing Hiawatha, you need to configure it. The default configuration file is located at /usr/pkg/etc/hiawatha/hiawatha.conf. You can edit this file to change the default settings.
To start Hiawatha, run the following command:
sudo /usr/pkg/sbin/hiawatha -c /usr/pkg/etc/hiawatha/hiawatha.conf
This will start the Hiawatha web server, and you can access your website by opening a web browser and typing the IP address of your server.
To make sure Hiawatha starts automatically after reboot, execute the following command:
sudo systemctl enable hiawatha
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Hiawatha on NetBSD. You can now start using it to host your website. If you have any issues with the installation or configuration process, feel free to consult the official documentation or seek help from the NetBSD community.
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