{"id":2794,"date":"2025-12-24T04:15:49","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T12:49:47","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:19","slug":"how-to-install-lomp-stack-openlitespeed-mysql-and-php-on-rocky-linux-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-lomp-stack-openlitespeed-mysql-and-php-on-rocky-linux-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS &#038; VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 LOMP Stack (OpenLiteSpeed, MySQL, and PHP) on Rocky Linux 9"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<header><\/header>\n<article>\n<section>\n<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>The LOMP stack consists of OpenLiteSpeed, MySQL, and PHP, providing a powerful and efficient web hosting environment. This guide will walk you through the installation of the LOMP stack on Rocky Linux 9, which can be effectively utilized on a  for enhanced performance and reliability.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Prerequisites<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A Rocky Linux 9 server with root access<\/li>\n<li>Basic knowledge of Linux commands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n<p>Begin by updating your package index and upgrading existing packages:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo dnf update -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 2: Install OpenLiteSpeed<\/h2>\n<p>Add the OpenLiteSpeed repository:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo rpm -Uvh https:\/\/repo.openlitespeed.org\/el6\/x86_64\/RPMS\/openlitespeed-release-1-2.el6.x86_64.rpm<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Install OpenLiteSpeed:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo dnf install openlitespeed -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Start and enable OpenLiteSpeed to run on boot:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl start openlitespeed\r\nsudo systemctl enable openlitespeed<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 3: Install MySQL<\/h2>\n<p>Install MySQL server using the following command:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo dnf install mysql-server -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Start and enable the MySQL service:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl start mysqld\r\nsudo systemctl enable mysqld<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Run the secure installation script to configure MySQL:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo mysql_secure_installation<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 4: Install PHP and Required Extensions<\/h2>\n<p>Install PHP along with necessary extensions:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo dnf install php php-mysqlnd php-openssl php-mbstring php-xml -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Restart OpenLiteSpeed to load the PHP module:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl restart openlitespeed<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 5: Configure OpenLiteSpeed<\/h2>\n<p>Access the OpenLiteSpeed admin panel by navigating to <code>http:\/\/your_server_ip:7080<\/code> in your web browser. The default username is <code>admin<\/code> and the password can be set during the installation process.<\/p>\n<p>Once logged in, configure the virtual host settings, document root, and PHP settings as required for your application.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 6: Allow Firewall Access<\/h2>\n<p>Make sure to allow traffic on ports 80 and 7080:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo firewall-cmd --zone=public --add-port=80\/tcp --permanent\r\nsudo firewall-cmd --zone=public --add-port=7080\/tcp --permanent\r\nsudo firewall-cmd --reload<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 7: Test Your LOMP Stack<\/h2>\n<p>Create a simple PHP info file to test your setup:<\/p>\n<pre><code>echo \"&lt;?php phpinfo(); ?&gt;\" | sudo tee \/usr\/local\/lsws\/DEFAULT\/html\/info.php<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Open your web browser and navigate to <code>http:\/\/your_server_ip\/info.php<\/code> to check if PHP is working correctly.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 8: Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>You have successfully installed the LOMP stack (OpenLiteSpeed, MySQL, and PHP) on Rocky Linux 9. This setup provides a robust environment for hosting your applications, especially when utilizing a . For further options, consider exploring various  solutions, including <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\">Windows VPSVirtual Private Server Hosting<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\">Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a> for optimal performance.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<footer>\n<p>\u00a9 2024 LOMP Stack Installation Tutorial. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<\/footer>\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 Introduction The LOMP stack consists of OpenLiteSpeed, MySQL, and PHP, providing a powerful and efficient web hosting environment. 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