Checklist Logo

Configure Linux Server

4.8/5 with 44 votes
Table of Contents

Save the full checklist and customize it later.

0 of 13 completed
  • Install CentOs Letest
  • Disable SeLinux
    root@host:~ vi /etc/selinux/conf ; SELINUX=disable
  • Enable ethernet connection
    root@host:~ vi /etc/sysconf/network-script/ifc-eth0 ; ONBOOT = "yes"
  • Update CentOs Latest
    root@host:~ yum update
  • Install cPanel/WHM
    root@host:~ mkdir setup ; root@host:~ cd setup ; root@host:~ wget http://layer1.cpanel.net/latest↗ ; root@host:~ sh ./latest
  • Install Apache Server on CentOS
    root@host:~ yum install httpd ; root@host:~ chkconfig --levels 235 httpd on ; root@host:~ /etc/init.d/httpd start ; Note: This is typically installed with CentOS by default
  • Installing PHP5
    root@host:~ yum install php ;
  • Restart Apache
    root@host:~ /etc/init.d/httpd restart
  • If apache not visible from remote computer
    ; you have to add a firewall exception: ...first turn it off: # service iptables stop # nano /etc/sysconfig/iptables ...need to add rule: -A INPUT -m state --state NEW -m tcp -p tcp --dport 80 -j ACCEPT ...then start firewall again #service iptables start ...if you want to remotely access MySQL as well (I do) you also add: -A INPUT -m state --state NEW -m tcp -p tcp --dport 3306 -j ACCEPT
  • Enable Selinux
    SELINUX=permissive
  • Installing MySQL 5
    root@host:~ yum install mysql mysql-server ;
  • Create the system startup links for MySQL
    root@host:~ chkconfig --levels 235 mysqld on ; root@host:~ /etc/init.d/mysqld start
  • Set passwords for the MySQL root account.
    root@host:~ mysql_secure_installation

Download or Print this Configure Linux Server

Get a printable version of this checklist in your preferred format: PDF, Word, Excel, or print directly from your browser.

  • Share this link:
Download PDFDownload WordDownload Excel

Presented by:

Rackbank

View Channel

Stats

Views

31

Uses

2

Tasks

13

Tags

BusinessTechnologyComputersSoftware

Details

Tips

Basic server configuration

Who it's for

This Configure Linux Server is for teams that want consistent execution, less rework, and clear ownership.

  • Standardize quality - run the same Configure Linux Server steps every time, regardless of who executes
  • Save time - reuse a proven Configure Linux Server workflow instead of rebuilding processes from scratch
  • Improve accountability - assign owners and see what's done vs. what's pending
  • Onboard faster - use the Configure Linux Server checklist as the SOP and training guide
  • Coordinate across roles - handoffs are clear and everyone works from the same source of truth

How to use it

How to use this Configure Linux Server:

  1. Start by saving it - save as a Template if you'll reuse it, or as a Checklist if it's a one-off project.
  2. Customize it once for your workflow - remove what doesn't apply and add your team-specific steps.
  3. Assign ownership and execute - set owners/due dates where needed and track completion as work happens.
  4. Reuse without rebuilding - when Configure Linux Server comes up again, start from your saved version and run it with clear ownership.

Rate this Checklist

5 stars
Scores 4.80 with 44 votes

Suggest Improvements

Related Checklist Templates

Not finding exactly what you need?

Generate a custom checklist with AI in seconds.

Works on Web, iOS, and Android. No credit card required.