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How to Install Nginx on NetBSD

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Nginx on NetBSD. Nginx is a popular open-source web server that is known for its high performance, stability, and low resource consumption.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have the following:

  1. A NetBSD server or virtual machine (VM) with root access.
  2. An internet connection to download the necessary packages.

Step 1: Update the System

The first step is to update the NetBSD system to the latest version. To do this, run the following command:

# pkgin update
# pkgin full-upgrade

These commands will update the system and all installed packages to the latest version.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Nginx requires a few dependencies to be installed on the system. Run the following command to install them:

# pkgin install gcc make openssl

This will install the necessary packages for Nginx to work.

Step 3: Download Nginx

Download the latest version of Nginx from the official website http://nginx.org/en/download.html. Use the following command to download the file:

# ftp http://nginx.org/download/nginx-x.x.x.tar.gz

Replace x.x.x with the version number you want to download.

Step 4: Extract and Compile Nginx

Next, extract the downloaded file and compile Nginx.

# tar -xzf nginx-x.x.x.tar.gz
# cd nginx-x.x.x
# ./configure
# make
# make install

This will extract the downloaded file, configure the installation, compile the program, and install it in the default location.

Step 5: Start the Nginx Service

Finally, start the Nginx service using the following command:

# /usr/local/nginx/sbin/nginx

You can now access your Nginx web server from a web browser using your IP address or domain name.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install Nginx on NetBSD. Nginx is a powerful and lightweight web server that will help you serve web pages quickly and efficiently.

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