How to Install Nginx Mainline on openSUSE Leap

Nginx Mainline, renowned for its efficiency and versatility, is a top-tier choice for those seeking a high-performance web server and reverse proxy server. Understanding its edge over the Stable version is crucial, especially for those aiming to install Nginx Mainline on openSUSE Leap.

Key Advantages:

• Cutting-Edge Features: Nginx Mainline is frequently updated, offering the latest features and improvements ahead of the Stable version.
• Optimized Performance: The Mainline version often incorporates performance enhancements, ensuring optimal server response times and reduced latency.
• Active Development: Being at the forefront of Nginx development, Mainline receives timely updates, patches, and bug fixes.

Why Choose Nginx Mainline:

• Flexibility: Nginx Mainline is adaptable, catering to simple websites and complex, high-traffic platforms.
• Security: Regular updates mean that security vulnerabilities are addressed promptly, fortifying server defenses.
• Community Support: The active Nginx community frequently contributes to the Mainline version, ensuring a wealth of resources and support.

For openSUSE users, Nginx Mainline stands out as a robust and continually evolving web server solution. The subsequent sections will guide you through the installation process on openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed, ensuring you harness the full potential of Nginx Mainline.

Import Nginx Mainline RPM Repository on openSUSE Leap

Step 1: Update openSUSE Leap Before Nginx Mainline Installation

Before installing the Nginx Mainline, it is essential to ensure that your system is fully updated to prevent any conflicts during the installation. You can use the following terminal commands to update your system:

sudo zypper refresh
sudo zypper update

After updating your system, it’s recommended to reboot it, especially if the updates include a new kernel or a significant amount of updates. This will ensure that all the changes are implemented correctly, and your system runs optimally:

reboot

Step 2: Import Nginx.org RPM Repository on openSUSE Leap

Install Dependencies

The next step is to install the necessary dependencies by running the following command:

sudo zypper install curl ca-certificates gpg2

Option 1: Import NGINX Mainline Repository on openSUSE

To set up and add the NGINX Mainline repository, execute the following command in your terminal:

sudo zypper addrepo --gpgcheck --type yum --refresh --check \
    'http://nginx.org/packages/mainline/sles/$releasever_major' nginx-mainline

You should see the following output indicating the successful addition of the ‘nginx-mainline’ repository:

Adding repository 'nginx-mainline' ..........................................................................................................[done]
Repository 'nginx-mainline' successfully added

URI         : http://nginx.org/packages/mainline/sles/15
Enabled     : Yes
GPG Check   : Yes
Autorefresh : Yes
Priority    : 99 (default priority)

Repository priorities are without effect. All enabled repositories share the same priority.

Option 2: Import Nginx Stable Repository on openSUSE

Similar to the NGINX Mainline setup, to add the Nginx Stable repository, use the following command in your terminal:

sudo zypper addrepo --gpgcheck --type yum --refresh --check \
    'http://nginx.org/packages/sles/$releasever_major' nginx-stable

You should see the following output indicating the successful addition of the ‘nginx-stable’ repository:

Adding repository 'nginx-stable' ............................................................................................................[done]
Repository 'nginx-stable' successfully added

URI         : http://nginx.org/packages/sles/15
Enabled     : Yes
GPG Check   : Yes
Autorefresh : Yes
Priority    : 99 (default priority)

Repository priorities are without effect. All enabled repositories share the same priority.

Import GPG Key From Nginx.org For Nginx Installation on openSUSE

To verify the authenticity of the Nginx.org packages, import the GPG key using the curl command to download the “nginx_signing.key” file:

curl -o /tmp/nginx_signing.key https://nginx.org/keys/nginx_signing.key

Testing and confirming that the downloaded file has the correct key is advisable. To do this, run the following command in your terminal:

gpg --with-fingerprint /tmp/nginx_signing.key

The example output should appear as follows:

pub  2048R/7BD9BF62 2011-08-19 [expires: 2024-06-14]
      Key fingerprint = 573B FD6B 3D8F BC64 1079  A6AB ABF5 BD82 7BD9 BF62
uid nginx signing key <signing-key@nginx.com>

After completing the above step, finalize the GPG key import by executing the following command:

sudo rpmkeys --import /tmp/nginx_signing.key

Install Nginx Mainline on openSUSE Leap (or the latest stable)

Step 1: Install Nginx Mainline or Stable on openSUSE

Proceed to install Nginx Mainline or Stable on openSUSE using the imported repository. By default, you have imported one of the two options available. To install Nginx, use the following command:

sudo zypper install nginx

Please note that during installation, you may be prompted to keep or replace your current /etc/nginx/nginx.conf configuration file. It is recommended to keep your existing configuration file by choosing (n). A copy will be made regardless of the maintainer’s version, allowing you to refer to it in the future.

Step 2: Confirm Nginx Installation on openSUSE

To confirm that Nginx was installed correctly and to the latest version, use the following command:

sudo nginx -v

Step 3: Enable Nginx Service on openSUSE

Nginx is set to be enabled by default. If it is not activated, use the following command to enable it:

sudo systemctl enable nginx --now

Example output if successful:

Created symlink /etc/systemd/system/multi-user.target.wants/nginx.service → /usr/lib/systemd/system/nginx.service.

Step 4: Check Nginx Service Status on openSUSE

Check the status of Nginx by running the following command:

systemctl status nginx

If the installation and activation were successful, you would see that the Nginx service is running without any issues.

Conclusion

To summarize, this tutorial has outlined the steps to add the Nginx repository on openSUSE Leap, enabling you to install the latest stable or mainline version of Nginx easily. By using the official repository, you will receive updates as soon as they are released by the Nginx team, rather than waiting for a third-party maintainer to push the updates, ensuring you always have the most recent version of Nginx running on your system.