How to install Lighttpd from http://www.lighttpd.net/ on OpenBSD

Lighttpd is a lightweight yet powerful web server designed for speed and efficiency. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install Lighttpd on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

• A running instance of OpenBSD

Step 1: Install Lighttpd

1. Open the terminal on your OpenBSD instance.

2. Install Lighttpd by running the following command:

   sudo pkg_add lighttpd
   

Step 2: Configure Lighttpd

1. Open the Lighttpd configuration file by running the following command:

   sudo vi /etc/lighttpd/lighttpd.conf
   

2. Edit the configuration file to suit your needs. You can refer to the official documentation of Lighttpd for more information.

3. Save and close the configuration file.

4. Restart Lighttpd by running the following command:

   sudo /etc/rc.d/lighttpd restart
   

Step 3: Test Lighttpd

1. Open a web browser and enter the IP address of your OpenBSD instance.

2. If Lighttpd is installed and configured correctly, you should see the default Lighttpd page.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Lighttpd on OpenBSD. You can now use Lighttpd to serve your web applications with speed and efficiency.

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