How Do I Install WordPress on a Dedicated Server?
WordPress is a popular content management system (CMS) that enables you to create a website or blog from scratch, or to improve an existing website. WordPress is free and easy to use, making it a popular platform for bloggers, small businesses, and even larger organizations.
You can install WordPress on a dedicated server or on a shared hosting server.
To install WordPress on a dedicated server, you first need to decide what type of server you want to install it on. Dedicated servers come in two types: bare-bones servers and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) servers. Bare-bones servers are just that—bare-bones.
They don’t come with any additional features, and you need to purchase and install any required software yourself. PaaS servers, on the other hand, offer a variety of features and technologies that you can use to run your website or blog.
If you want a bare-bones server, you can install WordPress on a server that comes with a single Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of memory, and 50GB of storage. If you want to install WordPress on a PaaS server, you should purchase a server that has at least 8GB of memory and 100GB of storage.
Once you’ve decided which type of server you want to install WordPress on, you need to purchase and install the required software. WordPress is available as a free and premium version.
The free version is limited to 1GB of storage, and the premium version offers unlimited storage and additional features, such as backup and security enhancements.
After you’ve purchased and installed the required software, you’re ready to install WordPress. To install WordPress on a dedicated server, first use the server’s web browser to access the WordPress installation page.
On the installation page, you’ll need to enter the server’s IP address, the username (usually your name or server username), and the password. After you’ve entered the required information, click the “Install WordPress” button to begin the installation process.
Once the installation process is complete, you’ll see the WordPress welcome screen. Click the “Sign In” button to log in to your new WordPress site.
If you’re installing WordPress on a PaaS server, you won’t see the “Sign In” button. Instead, you’ll see a “Home” page that displays the latest posts from your blog.
To add new posts, click the “Blog” tab and then click the “New Post” button.
If you’re installing WordPress on a bare-bones server, you won’t see the “Sign In” button. Instead, you’ll see a “Hello World” page that displays the latest posts from your blog.
To add new posts, you’ll need to install the WordPress blog plugin and then click the “Blog” tab to see the list of available plugins. After you’ve selected the plugin you want to use, click the “Activate” button to activate it.
After you’ve installed WordPress, you’re ready to start creating your website or blog. To start creating your website, click the “Site” tab and then click the “New Site” button.
To start creating your blog, click the “Blog” tab and then click the “New Blog” button.
Once you’ve created your website or blog, you’re ready to start publishing your content. To publish a new post, click the “Posts” tab and then click the “New Post” button.
To publish a new article, click the “Articles” tab and then click the “New Article” button.
To manage your website or blog, you can use the WordPress admin area. To access the WordPress admin area, click the “Admin” tab and then click the “Dashboard” button.
The WordPress admin area contains a number of panels that enable you to manage your website or blog. To add a new post or article, click the “Posts” or “Articles” panel, respectively, and then click the “Add New” button.
To edit an existing post or article, click the “Post” or “Article” panel, respectively, and then click the “Edit” button. To delete an existing post or article, click the “Post” or “Article.