Step-by-Step Installation and Troubleshooting for Plesk on AlmaLinux

What is Plesk and Why Should We Use It?

Plesk is a popular control panel for web hosting. It simplifies server management and offers a user-friendly interface. It is especially preferred in Linux hosting environments, whether on a VDS server or a dedicated server.

Installation Steps for Plesk on AlmaLinux

Requirements

• AlmaLinux 8.x
• Root access to a server
• Necessary system updates

Step 1: Update the Server

First, ensure your server is up to date:

sudo dnf update -y

Step 2: Download the Plesk Installation Script

Download the official installation script for Plesk:

curl -O https://get.plesk.com/plesk-installer

Step 3: Run the Script

Run the script to start the installation process:

sudo sh plesk-installer

Step 4: Specify Desired Options

During the installation, specify the desired options. Choosing the recommended settings is generally best.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

After the installation is complete, access the Plesk control panel by navigating to https://your_server_ip:8443 in your browser.

Common Issues and Solutions

1. Unable to Access Plesk

If you are having trouble accessing the Plesk interface, first check that the relevant services are running:

sudo systemctl status sw-cp-server

If the service is stopped, restart it:

sudo systemctl start sw-cp-server

2. High CPU Usage

To troubleshoot high CPU usage, monitor processes with the htop tool:

htop

To terminate unnecessary processes:

kill -9 PID

3. Disk Space Issues

If you are experiencing disk space issues, check available space:

df -h

If needed, clean up unnecessary files or find large files using the du command:

du -sh /*

4. DDoS Protection

To protect against DDoS attacks, you can use ufw or iptables. For example, to block specific IP addresses with ufw:

sudo ufw deny from IP_ADDRESS

Conclusion

Plesk provides an effective way to manage web hosting operations. After installing it on AlmaLinux, you can follow the above steps to troubleshoot common issues.