How to Install Cherokee on Arch Linux

Cherokee is a lightweight and flexible web server which is easy to install and configure. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Cherokee on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we start with the installation process, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

• Arch Linux installed on your system
• An active internet connection
• A user account with root privileges
• Basic knowledge of the command-line interface

Step 1: Update Your System

Before installing Cherokee, update your system to the latest version. To do so, run the following command:

sudo pacman -Syyu

Step 2: Install Cherokee

Cherokee is available in the official Arch Linux repositories. You can easily install it by running the following command:

sudo pacman -S cherokee

Step 3: Start the Cherokee Web Server

Once the installation is complete, start the Cherokee web server using the following command:

sudo systemctl start cherokee

Step 4: Configure Cherokee

By default, Cherokee is configured to serve web pages from the /srv/http/ directory. You can modify the default configuration by editing the cherokee.conf file.

sudo nano /etc/cherokee/cherokee.conf

In this configuration file, you can set various settings such as the directory from which the server should serve pages, the types of files it can serve, and more.

Step 5: Verify Installation

To verify that Cherokee is running, open a web browser and navigate to the following URL: http://localhost:8080/

If the installation was successful, you will see the default Cherokee web page.

Step 6: Enable Cherokee at Boot

To ensure that Cherokee starts at boot, enable the service using the following command:

sudo systemctl enable cherokee

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have guided you through the process of installing Cherokee on Arch Linux. You can now create websites, host them on Cherokee, and configure it as per your requirements.