Step-by-Step Server Hosting Optimization: cPanel Installation on AlmaLinux

Introduction

Server hosting is crucial for the performance of websites today. In this article, we'll step through server optimization alongside the installation of cPanel on AlmaLinux. We will detail the necessary configurations and settings to enhance your server's performance.

Optimization Logic

Server optimization means using hardware and software components as efficiently as possible. This requires configuring CPU, memory, storage, and network resources to provide the best performance. This optimization is critical, especially for websites with high traffic.

Step 1: Installing AlmaLinux

First, you need to install AlmaLinux on your server. Follow these steps:

• Download the AlmaLinux ISO file.
• Boot your server and select the ISO file.
• Follow the installation wizard to complete the installation.

Step 2: Installing cPanel

Before proceeding with the cPanel installation, install the necessary packages:

yum install perl

Then, use the command below to install cPanel:

cd /home && curl -o latest -L https://securedownloads.cpanel.net/latest && sh latest

After the installation is complete, visit https://:2087 in your browser to access cPanel.

Step 3: MySQL Optimization

To enhance your MySQL database performance, edit the my.cnf file:

nano /etc/my.cnf

Add or modify the following parameters:

[mysqld] 
 innodb_buffer_pool_size = 1G 
 query_cache_size = 64M 
 max_connections = 200

Save the changes and restart the MySQL service:

systemctl restart mysqld

Step 4: Web Server Optimization

If you are using Apache or Nginx, update your configuration files to improve performance. For example, in the httpd.conf file, you can make the following settings:

nano /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf

Add the following parameters:

KeepAlive On 
 MaxKeepAliveRequests 100 
 KeepAliveTimeout 5

Restart the Apache service:

systemctl restart httpd

Step 5: DDoS Protection

Review your firewall rules to protect against DDoS attacks. For example, you can add some basic rules using iptables:

iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 80 -m conntrack --ctstate NEW,ESTABLISHED -j ACCEPT 
 iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -m conntrack --ctstate NEW,ESTABLISHED -j ACCEPT 
 iptables -A INPUT -j DROP

Save the rules:

service iptables save

Step 6: SSL Certificate Installation

You can use Let's Encrypt to get an SSL certificate. Obtain a certificate with the command:

certbot --apache -d 

Conclusion

In this article, we have covered the step-by-step process of server optimization alongside cPanel installation on AlmaLinux. By applying the above steps, you can enhance your server's performance and make it more secure.