In this short guide, we will walk you through the steps to install Lighttpd with FastCGI on CentOS 6.3. Lighttpd is a secure, fast, compliant, and highly flexible web server that has been optimized for high-performance environments. It boasts a low memory footprint compared to other web servers and efficiently manages CPU load. Its advanced feature-set, including FastCGI, CGI, Auth, Output-Compression, URL-Rewriting, and many more, makes Lighttpd the perfect web server software for any server experiencing load problems.
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Step 1: Installing Lighttpd and FastCGI
To begin the installation process, you will need to run the following command:
yum install lighttpd lighttpd-fastcgi -y
This command will initiate the installation of both Lighttpd and FastCGI on your CentOS 6.3 system. The ‘-y’ option is used to automatically answer ‘yes’ to any prompts that may appear during the installation process.
Example:
[root@centos63 ~]# yum install lighttpd lighttpd-fastcgi -y Loaded plugins: fastestmirror, presto Loading mirror speeds from cached hostfile * base: mirror1.ku.ac.th * epel: mirror.nus.edu.sg * extras: mirror.issp.co.th * updates: mirror1.ku.ac.th Setting up Install Process Resolving Dependencies --> Running transaction check ---> Package lighttpd.i686 0:1.4.31-1.el6 will be installed ---> Package lighttpd-fastcgi.i686 0:1.4.31-1.el6 will be installed --> Processing Dependency: spawn-fcgi for package: lighttpd-fastcgi-1.4.31-1.el6.i686 --> Running transaction check ---> Package spawn-fcgi.i686 0:1.6.3-1.el6 will be installed --> Finished Dependency Resolution Dependencies Resolved ==================================================================================================== Package Arch Version Repository Size ==================================================================================================== Installing: lighttpd i686 1.4.31-1.el6 epel 296 k lighttpd-fastcgi i686 1.4.31-1.el6 epel 45 k Installing for dependencies: spawn-fcgi i686 1.6.3-1.el6 epel 16 k Transaction Summary ==================================================================================================== Install 3 Package(s) Total download size: 357 k Installed size: 808 k Downloading Packages: Setting up and reading Presto delta metadata Processing delta metadata Package(s) data still to download: 357 k (1/3): lighttpd-1.4.31-1.el6.i686.rpm | 296 kB 00:02 (2/3): lighttpd-fastcgi-1.4.31-1.el6.i686.rpm | 45 kB 00:00 (3/3): spawn-fcgi-1.6.3-1.el6.i686.rpm | 16 kB 00:00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 112 kB/s | 357 kB 00:03 Running rpm_check_debug Running Transaction Test Transaction Test Succeeded Running Transaction Installing : lighttpd-1.4.31-1.el6.i686 1/3 Installing : spawn-fcgi-1.6.3-1.el6.i686 2/3 Installing : lighttpd-fastcgi-1.4.31-1.el6.i686 3/3 Verifying : lighttpd-fastcgi-1.4.31-1.el6.i686 1/3 Verifying : spawn-fcgi-1.6.3-1.el6.i686 2/3 Verifying : lighttpd-1.4.31-1.el6.i686 3/3 Installed: lighttpd.i686 0:1.4.31-1.el6 lighttpd-fastcgi.i686 0:1.4.31-1.el6 Dependency Installed: spawn-fcgi.i686 0:1.6.3-1.el6 Complete!
Step 2: Starting Lighttpd
Once the installation is complete, you can start the Lighttpd service by running the following command:
/etc/init.d/lighttpd start
This command will start the Lighttpd service on your server.
Step 3: Stopping Lighttpd
If you need to stop the Lighttpd service for any reason, you can do so by running the following command:
/etc/init.d/lighttpd stop
This command will stop the Lighttpd service on your server.
Conclusion
In this guide, we have walked you through the process of installing Lighttpd with FastCGI on CentOS 6.3. We hope you found this tutorial helpful and that it has provided you with the knowledge and confidence to install and manage Lighttpd on your own server. Remember, whether you’re using a dedicated server, a VPS server, cloud hosting, or shared hosting, understanding how to install and configure your web server software is a crucial skill for any webmaster or website administrator.
Commands Mentioned
- yum install lighttpd lighttpd-fastcgi -y – This command installs Lighttpd and FastCGI on your CentOS 6.3 system.
- /etc/init.d/lighttpd start – This command starts the Lighttpd service on your server.
- /etc/init.d/lighttpd stop – This command stops the Lighttpd service on your server.
FAQ
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What is Lighttpd?
Lighttpd is a secure, fast, compliant, and highly flexible web server that has been optimized for high-performance environments. It has a low memory footprint compared to other web servers and efficiently manages CPU load. It also offers an advanced feature-set, including FastCGI, CGI, Auth, Output-Compression, URL-Rewriting, and many more.
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How do I install Lighttpd with FastCGI on CentOS 6.3?
You can install Lighttpd with FastCGI on CentOS 6.3 by running the command ‘yum install lighttpd lighttpd-fastcgi -y’. This command will initiate the installation of both Lighttpd and FastCGI on your system.
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How do I start the Lighttpd service?
You can start the Lighttpd service by running the command ‘/etc/init.d/lighttpd start’. This command will start the Lighttpd service on your server.
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How do I stop the Lighttpd service?
You can stop the Lighttpd service by running the command ‘/etc/init.d/lighttpd stop’. This command will stop the Lighttpd service on your server.
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Why should I use Lighttpd?
Lighttpd is an excellent choice for high-performance environments due to its low memory footprint and efficient CPU load management. Its advanced feature-set, including FastCGI, CGI, Auth, Output-Compression, URL-Rewriting, and many more, makes it a flexible and powerful web server software.
