How to Install Nginx on Rocky Linux 9

Nginx is a powerful, lightweight web server that is widely used for serving static files, reverse proxying, and load balancing. This guide will show you how to install Nginx on Rocky Linux 9.

Prerequisites

• A server running Rocky Linux 9
• A user account with sudo privileges
• Access to the terminal or SSH

Step 1: Update System Packages

Before installing any new package, it is good practice to update the system's package index. Open your terminal and run the following command:

sudo dnf update -y

Step 2: Install Nginx

Next, install Nginx by running the following command:

sudo dnf install nginx -y

Step 3: Start and Enable Nginx

Once the installation is complete, you need to start Nginx and enable it to run at boot time. Use the following commands:

sudo systemctl start nginx
sudo systemctl enable nginx

You can also check the status of the Nginx service to ensure that it is running properly:

sudo systemctl status nginx

Step 4: Configure Firewall

If you have a firewall enabled, you need to allow HTTP and HTTPS traffic. Use the following commands to open these ports:

sudo firewall-cmd --zone=public --add-service=http --permanent
sudo firewall-cmd --zone=public --add-service=https --permanent
sudo firewall-cmd --reload

Step 5: Verify Installation

To confirm that Nginx is installed and running properly, open your web browser and navigate to your server's IP address:

http://your_server_ip

You should see the default Nginx welcome page, which means that Nginx is successfully installed and running.

Conclusion

You've now successfully installed Nginx on your Rocky Linux 9 server. From here, you can start configuring Nginx to serve your web applications, set up virtual hosts, and much more. For additional configuration and optimization, refer to the official Nginx documentation.