{"id":2454,"date":"2024-03-07T21:27:14","date_gmt":"2022-08-21T14:29:27","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:18","slug":"how-to-install-goaccess-web-log-analyzer-on-rocky-linux-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-goaccess-web-log-analyzer-on-rocky-linux-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS &#038; VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 GoAccess Web Log Analyzer on Rocky Linux 8"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<p><strong>GoAccess<\/strong> is a real-time web log analyzer and interactive viewer that runs in a terminal in *nix systems or through your browser. In this guide, we will walk through the steps to install GoAccess on Rocky Linux 8.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n<p>Start by ensuring your system is up to date:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo dnf update -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 2: Install Required Dependencies<\/h2>\n<p>Before installing GoAccess, install the necessary dependencies:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo dnf install -y gcc-c++ geoip-devel glib2-devel ncurses-devel<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 3: Download GoAccess<\/h2>\n<p>Download the latest version of GoAccess from its official GitHub repository:<\/p>\n<pre><code>wget https:\/\/tar.goaccess.io\/goaccess-1.5.5.tar.gz<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Extract the downloaded archive:<\/p>\n<pre><code>tar -xzvf goaccess-1.5.5.tar.gz<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 4: Compile and Install GoAccess<\/h2>\n<p>Navigate into the GoAccess directory and compile it:<\/p>\n<pre><code>cd goaccess-1.5.5\r\n.\/configure --enable-utf8 --with-geoip --with-gdbm --with-pcre\r\nmake\r\nsudo make install<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 5: Verify Installation<\/h2>\n<p>Check if GoAccess is installed correctly by running:<\/p>\n<pre><code>goaccess --version<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 6: Configure GoAccess<\/h2>\n<p>Create a configuration file for GoAccess:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo nano \/etc\/goaccess\/goaccess.conf<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Add your log format configuration (example for Nginx):<\/p>\n<pre><code>log-format %h %^[%d:%t %^] \"%r\" %s %b \"%R\" \"%u\"<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 7: Run GoAccess<\/h2>\n<p>You can now run GoAccess with your web server&#8217;s access log. For example:<\/p>\n<pre><code>goaccess \/var\/log\/nginx\/access.log -c<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>The <code>-c<\/code> option allows you to run it in interactive mode.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>You have successfully installed GoAccess Web Log Analyzer on Rocky Linux 8. This tool will help you monitor and analyze your web traffic effectively.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a reliable hosting solution for your GoAccess server, consider using . With <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong>, you can efficiently host your applications and ensure high performance. Whether you need  or <strong>Windows VPSVirtual Private Servers<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll find a solution that fits your requirements.<\/p>\n<p>For larger deployments or enterprise needs, explore <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS<\/a> or <strong>Virtual Private Server Hosting Windows<\/strong>. Whether you&#8217;re located in the UK, Italy, or elsewhere, <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Microsoft SQL VPS Windows<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">UK VPS Windows<\/a> offer reliable hosting options. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a> to discover the best hosting solutions for your needs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-author-box\" style=\"border-top:1px solid #ddd;margin-top:20px;padding-top:15px;\">\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> \u0141ukasz Bodziony<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u0141ukasz Bodziony is the CEO and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">NETCLOUD24<\/a>, a global VPS hosting brand proudly originating from Poland. With extensive experience in cloud computing, virtualization, and server management, he delivers high-performance <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong> and <strong>Remote Desktop Services (RDS)<\/strong> solutions to clients across Europe, North America, and beyond.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>His expertise covers a wide range of technologies, including <strong>Microsoft Azure<\/strong>, <strong>Proxmox VE<\/strong>, <strong>Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/strong>, and numerous other virtualization and cloud platforms.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Beyond running his hosting business, \u0141ukasz also provides <strong>professional paid server configuration and optimization services<\/strong> for companies and individuals. Outside of work, he is dedicated to caring for his children and building a secure future for them.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are interested in working with him or need expert assistance with your hosting, cloud environment, or server setup, feel free to reach out via <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 GoAccess is a real-time web log analyzer and interactive viewer that runs in a terminal in *nix systems or through your browser. 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