Nginx is a free, open-source, high-performance HTTP server and reverse proxy used by many websites to handle high traffic. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Nginx on Void Linux.
Before installing Nginx, make sure that your system is updated and all packages are up to date by running the following command:
sudo xbps-install -Suv
To install Nginx on Void Linux, we need to run the following command:
sudo xbps-install -S nginx
After the installation is complete, you can start the Nginx service by running the following command:
sudo ln -s /etc/sv/nginx /var/service/
This will create a symlink for Nginx in the /var/service/ directory, which will start Nginx on boot and start the service immediately.
To test if Nginx is working properly, open a web browser and enter the following URL:
http://localhost
If you see the Nginx welcome page, this means that Nginx is installed and running on your system.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Nginx on Void Linux. Now you can use Nginx to serve web pages and handle high traffic on your website. If you encounter any issues during the installation, please refer to the Nginx documentation for further assistance.
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