Lighttpd is an open-source web server that can be easily installed on NetBSD. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process step-by-step.
Before we begin, make sure that you have root access to your NetBSD system and that it is up-to-date. It is also recommended that you have basic knowledge of the command-line interface.
The first step is to update the package database. This ensures that you have access to the latest versions of packages.
$ sudo pkgin update
Now that the package database has been updated, we can proceed with the installation of Lighttpd.
$ sudo pkgin install lighttpd
This command will download and install the latest version of Lighttpd and its dependencies.
Once Lighttpd has been installed, we need to configure it to work properly. The configuration file can be found at /usr/pkg/etc/lighttpd/lighttpd.conf.
$ sudo nano /usr/pkg/etc/lighttpd/lighttpd.conf
You can now edit the configuration file to your liking. Make sure to save your changes before closing the file.
To start Lighttpd, use the following command:
$ sudo /usr/pkg/sbin/lighttpd -D -f /usr/pkg/etc/lighttpd/lighttpd.conf
The -D flag runs Lighttpd in the background as a daemon, and the -f flag specifies the configuration file location.
To verify that Lighttpd is working properly, open a web browser and enter the IP address of your NetBSD system. You should see the default Lighttpd welcome page.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Lighttpd on your NetBSD system.
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