Virtual Server Setup Guide: cPanel Step by Step on AlmaLinux

What is a Virtual Server?

A virtual server is a technology that allows multiple virtual servers to be created by sharing the resources of a physical server. In this article, we will perform the installation of cPanel on AlmaLinux operating system.

Source of Errors

Many users face various errors during the cPanel installation phase on their virtual servers. The most common sources of these errors include missing necessary packages, improper configuration files, and incorrect SSH settings. In this article, we will examine the necessary steps to overcome these issues in detail.

Step 1: Install AlmaLinux

First, install the latest version of AlmaLinux on your virtual server. You can use the following command:

curl -O https://repo.almalinux.org/almalinux/8.6/x86_64/os/Packages/almalinux-release-8.6-1.el8.x86_64.rpm

Then install it:

dnf install almalinux-release-8.6-1.el8.x86_64.rpm

Step 2: Install Necessary Packages

Install the essential packages required for cPanel to work:

dnf install perl gcc make

Step 3: Configure SSH

Enhance the security of your SSH connection by editing the following configuration file:

nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config

Check and modify the following lines if necessary:

PermitRootLogin no
PasswordAuthentication yes

Then restart the SSH service:

systemctl restart sshd

Step 4: Install cPanel

Download the necessary script to install cPanel:

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

During the installation, all required dependencies and configurations will be automatically loaded. After the installation process is complete, you can access the cPanel interface by using your server's IP address and port 2083.

Step 5: Security Measures

After the cPanel installation, implement the following steps to enhance the security of your server:

• Set up the firewall:

dnf install firewalld
systemctl start firewalld
systemctl enable firewalld

• Open the necessary ports:

firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=2083/tcp
firewall-cmd --reload

Conclusion

In this article, we performed the installation of cPanel on AlmaLinux step by step. We examined the fundamental points to consider when creating a virtual server. By following these steps, you can achieve a secure and stable cPanel installation on your virtual server.