This tutorial will guide you on how to install Lighttpd on nixOS. Lighttpd is a free, open source web server that is designed for speed, simplicity, and low resource usage. It is a great alternative to Apache or Nginx.
Before we start with the installation process, make sure that you have the following:
It is always recommended to update the system before installing any new software. You can update the nixOS package manager by running the following command:
sudo nix-channel --update && sudo nixos-rebuild switch
This will update the package manager and fetch the latest packages.
Run the following command to install Lighttpd on nixOS:
sudo nix-env -iA nixos.lighttpd
After the installation is complete, verify the installation by running the following command:
lighttpd -v
This will display the version of Lighttpd installed on your system.
To start the Lighttpd server, run the following command:
sudo systemctl start lighttpd.service
You can also enable Lighttpd to start automatically on boot by running the following command:
sudo systemctl enable lighttpd.service
Open a web browser and visit the following URL:
http://localhost/
You should see the default Lighttpd page, which indicates that the installation was successful.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed Lighttpd on nixOS. Lighttpd is a lightweight and fast web server that is easy to install and configure. Feel free to explore the Lighttpd documentation and configure it as per your needs.
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