How to Install Hiawatha on Ubuntu Server Latest
Hiawatha is a highly secure and advanced open-source web server that delivers fast and secure websites. In this tutorial, we'll go through the steps to install Hiawatha on an Ubuntu Server.
Prerequisites
- Ubuntu Server Latest
- Root access or sudo privileges
Step 1: Update the package list
Before installing Hiawatha, make sure your system is up-to-date. To update the package list, run the following command:
sudo apt update
Step 2: Install Hiawatha
To install Hiawatha, use the command:
sudo apt install hiawatha -y
The -y flag will automatically answer "Yes" to any prompts during the installation process.
Step 3: Start Hiawatha Web Server
After the installation, Hiawatha will start automatically. However, we can ensure that it is running by executing the following command:
sudo systemctl status hiawatha
If Hiawatha is running successfully, the output will indicate that the service is active and running.
Step 4: Accessing Hiawatha Web Server
To access the Hiawatha web server, open a web browser and enter the server's IP address followed by the port number (default port is 80).
http://your_server_ip:80/
If everything has been installed correctly, you'll see the welcome message displayed on the web page.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we have installed Hiawatha web server on Ubuntu Server. The server is now ready to use, and you can start deploying your website or web applications.