Instructions for Installing WildFly Java Application Server on Rocky Linux Version 9

Instructions for Installing WildFly Java Application Server on Rocky Linux Version 9

In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of setting up WildFly, a lightweight, high-performance, and enterprise-ready Java application server, on Rocky Linux 9 using Shape.Host.

Prerequisites

1. Download WildFly 37: Obtain the WildFly 37 archive from the provided link.
2. Access your Shape.Host VPS: Log in to the Shape.Host website, create an instance, and connect using SSH.

Setup

1. Extract the WildFly archive: Extract the downloaded WildFly 37 archive.
2. Create a WildFly user and directory: Create a user and directory for the WildFly installation.
3. Create a symbolic link: Create a symbolic link for easier WildFly upgrades.
4. Fix the ownership: Ensure the WildFly directory ownership is set to the system user created earlier.

Installation

1. Install Java: Update packages, install OpenJDK 17, and check the Java version.
2. Create a systemd service configuration directory: Create a systemd service configuration directory.
3. Copy the WildFly service files: Copy the WildFly service files to the configuration directory.
4. Make the WildFly service script executable and set its ownership: Make the WildFly service script executable and set its ownership.

Configuration

1. Edit the WildFly standalone configuration file: Edit the WildFly standalone configuration file to allow external connections.
2. Set up the admin user: Run a script to create an admin user for WildFly, following the prompts to set the username and password.
3. Reload the systemd service manager and start WildFly: Reload the systemd service manager and start WildFly.
4. Check the status of WildFly: Ensure WildFly is running correctly by checking its status.

Additional Features

WildFly supports the full Jakarta EE (Java EE) stack, RESTful services, clustering, messaging, and microservices. It is scalable, with built-in clustering for high availability and distributed deployments.

WildFly has strong security features such as RBAC, TLS, LDAP/AD integration, and SELinux protection. Shape.Host, with its high-performance VPS servers across global data centers, offers a perfect platform for deploying WildFly servers.

Conclusion

This tutorial was tested on a Shape.Host Linux SSD VPS. With its secure, stable, and long-term supported foundation, running WildFly on Rocky Linux 9 provides an excellent foundation for your Java application server needs.

Start using Shape.Host today by visiting our website and experience the benefits of their services for yourself. Happy coding!

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