Installation process of LAMP
LAMP means Linux, Apache, MariaDB, and PHP. To run WordPress, we need a web server, a database server, and PHP. So, we’ll set up the Apache web server, the MariaDB database server, and PHP.
Install Apache in Rocky Linux 9
Run the following command to install Apache:
yum install httpd
Run the following commands to start, enable (to be able to start on the boot), and verify the status of the Apache service:
systemctl start httpd
systemctl enable httpd
systemctl status httpd
Install MariaDB in Rocky Linux 9
Install MariaDB, a MySQL-compatible database server:
yum install mariadb-server
Run the following commands to start, enable (to be able to start on the boot), and verify the status of the MariaDB service:
systemctl start mariadb
systemctl enable mariadb
systemctl status mariadb
Securing MariaDB installation
mysql_secure_installation
Create or (press enter not to create) a password for the root user. If you press enter, you’ll be able to proceed with your existing root account password, so press “n” for authentication and not to change the root password queries:
PHP Installation in Rocky Linux 9
Install PHP and required PHP extensions:
yum install php php-mysqlnd php-gd php-xml php-mbstring
Run the following commands to reload the PHP configuration, to restart and verify the status of the Apache service as well:
systemctl restart httpd
systemctl status httpd
How To Install WordPress On Rocky Linux 9
WordPress is widely recognized as the preferred platform for building websites and blogs due to its ease of use and wide range of customization features. Suppose you’re considering installing WordPress on Rocky Linux, an open-source operating system known for its reliability. In that case, you’ll find the process to be quite straightforward when coupled with the LAMP stack – Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP. In the following article, we will guide you through each step of setting up WordPress on Rocky Linux using LAMP, allowing you to get your website or blog up and running smoothly in no time. So, let’s dive into the process!
Install WordPress On Rocky Linux 9
- Step 1: Update Your System in Rocky Linux
- Step 2: Installation process of LAMP
- Step 3: Install WordPress in Rocky Linux 9
- Step 4: Configuration of Database
- Step 5: Configuration of WordPress
- Step 6: Configuration of Firewall settings
- Step 7: Log in to WordPress