How To Install php-fpm on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install php-fpm in AlmaLinux 8. php-fpm is PHP FastCGI Process Manager

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install php-fpm on AlmaLinux 8.

What is php-fpm

PHP-FPM (FastCGI Process Manager) is an alternative PHP FastCGI implementation with some additional features useful for sites of any size, especially busier sites.

We can use yum or dnf to install php-fpm on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install php-fpm.

Install php-fpm on AlmaLinux 8 Using dnf

Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install php-fpm using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install php-fpm

Install php-fpm on AlmaLinux 8 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install php-fpm using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install php-fpm

How To Uninstall php-fpm on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the php-fpm package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove php-fpm

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install php-fpm on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.