To install Nginx on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, you can use the following steps:
- Update the package list by running the command:
sudo apt update
- Install the Nginx package by running the command:
sudo apt install nginx
- After the installation is completed, the Nginx service should start automatically. You can check the status of the service by running the command:
systemctl status nginx
- To start Nginx if it’s not running, run the command:
sudo systemctl start nginx
- To make Nginx start automatically at boot time, run the command:
sudo systemctl enable nginx
- Finally, open your web browser and access the server’s IP address or hostname. You should see the default Nginx welcome page.
You can also use the command ‘nginx -v’ to check the version of Nginx installed on your system.
It’s important to note that Nginx is a powerful web server and reverse proxy, but it also has a steeper learning curve compared to other web servers like Apache. If you’re not familiar with Nginx and it’s configuration, it might be helpful to read the official documentation before diving into configuring your server.