How to Install XAMPP in a Local Folder on Linux

Installing XAMPP on Rocky Linux 9 is a straightforward process that requires some basic commands and configuration changes. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to install and configure XAMPP on your local machine.

Before starting, make sure you have a non-root user with sudo privileges logged in to your server. You can follow our guide on Initial Server Setup with Rocky Linux 9 for more information.

Step 1: Update Your Local Package Index

The first step is to update your local package index using the following command:

```

sudo dnf -y update

```

This will ensure that you have the latest packages available for installation.

Step 2: Install Required Packages

Next, you need to install the required packages on Rocky Linux 9. You can do this by running the following command:

```

sudo dnf install libnsl wget

```

This package includes the necessary libraries and tools for XAMPP to function properly.

Step 3: Download XAMPP

Visit the XAMPP Downloads page and get the latest release of XAMPP matching your desired PHP version for your application requirements. Once you have downloaded the installation file, save it in a location that is easily accessible.

Step 4: Set Permissions

To ensure that the installation file can be executed, set the correct permissions using the following command:

```

sudo chmod a+x xampp-linux-*

```

Replace `xampp-linux-*` with the actual name of your downloaded file.

Step 5: Run XAMPP Installer Script

Use the following command to run the XAMPP script installer on Rocky Linux 9:

```

sudo ./xampp-linux-*

```

Follow the prompts to install XAMPP and configure it according to your needs.

Step 6: Configure XAMPP

To allow everyone to access the XAMPP server, you need to modify the Apache configuration file. Open the `/opt/lampp/etc/httpd.conf` file using a text editor:

```

sudo vi /opt/lampp/etc/httpd.conf

```

Add the following line at the end of the file and comment out or delete the `Require local` line:

```

Require all granted

```

This will allow everyone to access the XAMPP server.

Step 7: Start XAMPP

Once you have completed the installation and configuration, start XAMPP by running the following command:

```

sudo /opt/lampp/lampp start

```

You can also use the graphical XAMPP control panel to manage your XAMPP server.

That's it! You have successfully installed and configured XAMPP on Rocky Linux 9. If you encounter any issues during installation or configuration, refer to the XAMPP documentation for more information.

Remember that XAMPP is only available as a 32-bit application, so make sure to use a 32-bit compatibility library if required by your system. You can fix this issue by installing the `libxcrypt-compat` package on Rocky Linux 9:

```

sudo dnf install libxcrypt-compat

```

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