Step-by-Step Server Setup for E-Commerce Websites

Server Setup for E-Commerce Websites

E-commerce websites require a high-performance and secure server infrastructure. In this article, we will detail the steps to set up a server with cPanel or Plesk on AlmaLinux.

1. Server Preparation

First, ensure your server is up to date. Connect to your server via SSH:

ssh root@your_server_ip

To update, use the following command:

yum update -y

2. Installing Required Packages

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

yum install perl -y

3. cPanel Installation

To install cPanel, run the following command:

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

During installation, make sure to enter your server's IP address and other information correctly.

4. Plesk Installation

To start the Plesk installation, use the following command:

sh <(curl http://autoinstall.plesk.com/one-click-installer)

After installation, visit https://your_server_ip:8443 in your browser to access the Plesk panel.

5. Security Settings

Make your server secure by implementing the necessary settings:

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

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

firewall-cmd --reload

6. Installing SSL Certificate

Install an SSL certificate using cPanel or Plesk through Let's Encrypt or another certificate authority.

7. Performance Optimization

To enhance server performance, apply the following settings:

my.cnf

Add the following parameters:

[mysqld]
innodb_buffer_pool_size=1G
query_cache_size=256M

Edit the httpd.conf file for Apache:

KeepAlive On
MaxKeepAliveRequests 100
KeepAliveTimeout 5

Conclusion

By following these steps, you have successfully set up a secure and high-performance server for your e-commerce site.