Step-by-Step Cheap VDS Server Setup: cPanel on AlmaLinux

Introduction

In this article, we will step by step analyze how to set up cheap VDS servers. By installing cPanel on the AlmaLinux operating system, we will turn your virtual servers into a high-performance web hosting environment.

Error Source

Cheap VDS server services may often face performance issues due to their low cost. These problems usually arise from inadequate resource management, misconfiguration, or the use of outdated software. In this article, we will implement the necessary steps to overcome these issues.

Step 1: Update the Server

First, ensure that your server is up to date. Use the following commands to update your AlmaLinux server:

sudo dnf update -y

Step 2: Install Required Packages

To install cPanel, we first need to install the required packages. Run the following commands in the terminal:

sudo dnf install perl -y

After that, download the cPanel installation file:

wget -N http://httpupdate.cpanel.net/latest

Step 3: Install cPanel

To install cPanel, run the following command:

sh latest

Wait until the installation is complete. This process usually takes 30-60 minutes.

Step 4: Access cPanel

After the installation is complete, access cPanel by entering your server's IP address in your browser and adding :2083 port. For example: https://your_server_ip:2083

Step 5: Security Settings

After cPanel installation, you should configure your security settings. You can enhance server security with firewalld:

sudo systemctl start firewalld

sudo systemctl enable firewalld

To open the required ports:

sudo firewall-cmd --zone=public --permanent --add-port=2083/tcp

sudo firewall-cmd --reload

Step 6: SSL Certificate Installation

For the security of your website, you should install an SSL certificate. You can obtain an SSL certificate via Let's Encrypt through the cPanel. To get the SSL certificate, log in to your cPanel panel and go to the SSL/TLS section.

Step 7: Performance Optimization

After completing the cPanel installation, you can use the LiteSpeed web server to enhance your server's performance. You can install LiteSpeed as follows:

wget http://www.litespeedtech.com/packages/openlitespeed-1.6.19.tgz

tar -xvf openlitespeed-1.6.19.tgz

cd openlitespeed-1.6.19

sudo ./install.sh

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can successfully complete the installation of cPanel on AlmaLinux on your cheap VDS server. By increasing your server's performance, you can create an environment that meets your web hosting needs.