WordPress is a great Content Management System that powers a lot of websites and blogs online. CMSs are made of scripts that allows website owners or webmasters to manage their sites easily.
WordPress relies on other servers and scripts to function. Without these technologies, WordPress is nothing but fancy scripts.
This blog post is going to show you how to run WordPress in CentOS using Nginx, MariaDB and PHP. These different servers and scripts allows for WordPress to function.
This post assumes that you already have CentOS installed and ready. It also assumes that you have root access to the server via SSH. If everything is correct, continue below to begin.
Installing Nginx Webserver in Centos
The first thing we’re going to be installing it Nginx. Nginx is a powerful webserver that has been gaining grounds lately. It’s fast, efficient and handle increased web traffic using less resources.
The most popular webserver is Apache, but we’re using Nginx because it has worked well for our WordPress blog.
To install Nginx in CentOS run the following commands to create Nginx repository file in CentOS.
vi /etc/yum.repos.d/nginx.repo
Then copy and paste the lines below into the file and save it.
[nginx]name=nginx repobaseurl=http://nginx.org/packages/centos/$releasever/$basearch/gpgcheck=0enabled=1
When you’re done, run the commands below to install Nginx.
yum install nginx
Installing MariaDB in CentOS
The next server to install it MariaDB or MySQL database server. WordPress cannot function without a database server. To install MariaDB in CentOS, run the commands below to create MariaDB repository file.
vi /etc/yum.repos.d/mariadb.repo
Then copy and paste the lines below into the file and save it.
[mariadb]name = MariaDBbaseurl = http://yum.mariadb.org/5.5/centos6-amd64gpgkey=https://yum.mariadb.org/RPM-GPG-KEY-MariaDBgpgcheck=1
Next, run the commands below to install MariaDB and MariaDB client.
yum install MariaDB-server MariaDB-client
After installing MariaDB, run the commands below to create a root password for MariaDB. There are other security options you can also choose.
mysql_secure_installation
If the above command doesn’t run, start MariaDB, then rerun it.
service mysql start
Installing PHP and other required scripts
Finally, we’re going to install PHP and other scripts that will allow WordPress to function. To do that, run the commands below.
yum install php php-cli php-common php-xmlrpc php-mysql php-gd php-fpm
Now that all the required servers and scripts are installed, it’s now time to configure each one of them. The first area to consider is Nginx. By default, Nginx installs its configuration files in the /etc/nginx directory. Next, we’re going to configure MariaDB and create a database for WordPress.
Finally, we’ll configure all other PHP settings that will allow WordPress to function properly
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All of the configurations will be done in our next post. Please stay tuned.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I install Nginx in CentOS for running WordPress?
To install Nginx in CentOS for running WordPress, you can follow the steps outlined in the article by creating the Nginx repository file and then running 'yum install nginx' command.
What is the importance of MariaDB in running WordPress?
MariaDB, or MySQL database server, is essential for WordPress as it stores all the website's data and content. You can install MariaDB in CentOS by creating the repository file and running 'yum install MariaDB-server MariaDB-client' commands.
Why is Nginx preferred over Apache for WordPress?
Nginx is preferred over Apache for WordPress due to its speed, efficiency, and ability to handle increased web traffic using fewer resources. The article suggests using Nginx as the webserver for running WordPress in CentOS.
What servers and scripts are needed to run WordPress in CentOS?
To run WordPress in CentOS, you need Nginx as the webserver, MariaDB or MySQL as the database server, and PHP for server-side scripting. These components work together to enable WordPress functionality.
How can I ensure WordPress functions properly in CentOS?
To ensure WordPress functions properly in CentOS, make sure you have root access to the server via SSH, CentOS is installed correctly, and Nginx, MariaDB, and PHP are set up following the installation steps provided in the article.
What are the key benefits of using Nginx with WordPress?
Using Nginx with WordPress offers benefits like improved performance, faster loading times, better scalability, and efficient handling of web traffic. Nginx is known for its speed and resource optimization.
Can I run a WordPress blog in CentOS without Nginx?
While it is possible to run a WordPress blog in CentOS without Nginx, the article recommends using Nginx for its performance advantages. Nginx is increasingly popular as a webserver choice for WordPress sites.
Why is MariaDB specifically mentioned for WordPress in CentOS setup?
MariaDB is specifically mentioned for WordPress in CentOS setup because it is a reliable and widely used database server that is fully compatible with WordPress. MariaDB ensures smooth data management for WordPress websites.
