Guides tagged “rocky linux”
Step-by-step MdmHost guides about rocky linux, sorted A-Z.
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AlmaLinux vs Rocky Linux: which RHEL alternative to pick
AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux are both free, RHEL-compatible distributions with long support windows. Compare their origins, compatibility approach, release timing, migration tools and panel support to pick one for your VPS.
Configure firewalld on AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux
Learn the firewalld basics on AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux: zones, opening services and ports, permanent versus runtime rules, and IP-restricted access.
Create a sudo user on Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux
Add a personal admin account with sudo rights, give it your SSH key, and test it properly before you stop logging in as root.
firewalld zones explained: public, trusted, drop and custom zones
Learn what firewalld zones do, how traffic is matched to a zone by interface or source IP, and how to build a custom admin zone so only your IPs can reach SSH.
How to install MariaDB on AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux
Install MariaDB on AlmaLinux or Rocky Linux 8 and 9 from AppStream or the official MariaDB repository, secure it, enable the service and handle SELinux.
Install Apache (httpd) on AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux
Install the Apache web server on AlmaLinux or Rocky Linux 8 and 9 with dnf, open HTTP and HTTPS in firewalld, learn the conf.d layout and set SELinux labels for custom web roots.
Install cPanel & WHM on Rocky Linux or CloudLinux
Install cPanel & WHM on a fresh Rocky Linux or CloudLinux 8/9 server: requirements, hostname and network prep, the installer, licence activation, hardening and fixes.
Install PHP 8.x on AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux with Remi
Enable EPEL and the Remi repository on AlmaLinux or Rocky Linux 8 and 9, choose a PHP module stream, install PHP-FPM with common extensions, and run extra PHP versions side by side.
SELinux basics on AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux
Understand SELinux modes and contexts on AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux, fix common permission-denied problems with restorecon and booleans, without turning SELinux off.
Which Linux distribution should you choose for your VPS?
Compare Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux on support lifecycle, package tools and community documentation, and pick the right distro for your server.
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