Lighttpd is a lightweight web server optimized for high-performance environments. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to install Lighttpd on Ubuntu Server Latest.
Before we start, let's update the Ubuntu Server to ensure that it has the latest updates.
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
Now, let's install Lighttpd by running the following command.
sudo apt-get install lighttpd
This will download and install Lighttpd and all of its dependencies.
After installing Lighttpd, you can start the service using the following command:
sudo systemctl start lighttpd
To ensure that Lighttpd starts automatically at boot, run the following command:
sudo systemctl enable lighttpd
The main Lighttpd configuration file is located at /etc/lighttpd/lighttpd.conf. You can edit this file using your preferred text editor.
Here's a simple configuration to get you started:
server.document-root = "/var/www/html"
server.port = 80
This will set the web root directory to /var/www/html and the server port to 80.
Now, let's test if Lighttpd is working. Open a web browser and enter your server's IP address or hostname. If everything is set up correctly, you should see the default Lighttpd welcome page.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Lighttpd on Ubuntu Server Latest.
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!
