How to install LEMP (Linux, Nginx, MariaDB & PHP-FPM) on a CentOS 7 VPS

Nginx-logoThe following article will walk you through the steps on how to install LEMP (Linux, Nginx, MariaDB & PHP-FPM) on one of our CentOS 7 Linux Virtual Servers.

If instead, you are looking for how to set-up LAMP, then please refer to our guide on how to install LAMP (Linux Apache, MariaDB & PHP) on a CentOS 7 VPS

What is LEMP?

A LEMP stack is a synonym of LEMP server or LEMP web server. It refers to a set-up which includes Linux, Nginx, MariaDB (MySQL) and PHP.

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How to install, configure and use GIT on an Ubuntu 14.04 LTS VPS

how-to-install-and-set-up-git-on-ubuntu-14-04-lts-vpsIn the following article we are going to explain to you how to install and set-up GIT on an Ubuntu 14.04 VPS.

If you are looking for a full-featured GIT environment, we suggest you check our great article on how to install Gitlab, Ruby and Nginx on a Debian 7 (Wheezy) VPS.

What is GIT?

Git is a free and open source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency. Git is easy to learn and has a tiny footprint with lightning fast performance. It outclasses SCM tools like Subversion, CVS, Perforce, and ClearCase with features like cheap local branching, convenient staging areas, and multiple workflows.

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How to install Nginx and set-up SSL certificate on an Ubuntu 14.04 VPS

Nginx-logoIn this article we are going to show you how to install Nginx and set-up an SSL certificate on your Ubuntu 14.04 VPS.

What is Nginx?

It is an open source reverse proxy server for HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, POP3, and IMAP protocols, as well as a load balancer, HTTP cache, and a web server. Nginx has a strong focus on high concurrency, high performance and low memory usage.

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