Step-by-Step Server Optimization for Web Hosting

Introduction

Web hosting is vital for many businesses and individuals today. However, without server optimization, performance issues and security vulnerabilities are inevitable. In this article, we will discuss server optimization using cPanel or Plesk on AlmaLinux step by step.

1. Server Updates

First, ensure your server is up to date. Use the following commands to check for updates:

sudo dnf update -y

2. Firewall Settings

Configuring the firewall is crucial for enhancing your server's security. You can use the following commands to allow SSH, HTTP, and HTTPS traffic:

sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=ssh

sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=http

sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=https

sudo firewall-cmd --reload

3. Web Server Optimization

For web server optimization, you should review the Apache or Nginx configurations. If you are using Apache, modify the httpd.conf file as follows:

MaxRequestWorkers 150

KeepAlive On

KeepAliveTimeout 5

For Nginx

If you are using Nginx, configure the nginx.conf file like this:

worker_processes auto;

worker_connections 1024;

4. MySQL Optimization

To enhance database performance, make some changes in the my.cnf file:

[mysqld]

innodb_buffer_pool_size=1G

max_connections=200

Provides protection against DDoS attacks. You can use a service like Cloudflare to protect your traffic. Additionally, you can install Fail2Ban with the following commands:

sudo dnf install fail2ban -y

sudo systemctl enable fail2ban

sudo systemctl start fail2ban

6. SSL Certificate Installation

To ensure secure connections, you should install an SSL certificate. To obtain a certificate using Let's Encrypt:

sudo dnf install certbot python3-certbot-apache -y

sudo certbot --apache

Conclusion

By following the above steps, you can enhance the security and performance of your web hosting server. Always strive to stay updated and take security precautions.