Installing a WHM package

Chris Fetchko

• January 17, 2024 11:04

HI,

I am using this link to install ImagePagick in my WHK running on Centos 7 (Redhat).  I am double checking one thing to ensure I don;t mess up the upgrade.    

https://support.cpanel.net/hc/en-us/articles/360037048673-How-to-Install-ImageMagick-for-EA-PHP

Can someone confirm that the command pictured in the attached screenshot that I need to Install the package before I use the WHM Module Installers in sed in the Terminal in WHM.  I was told by by Web Host that I want to keep everything within WHM so I don;t mess up the CPANEL.   ANy thoughts would be greatly appreciated. 

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  cPRex Jurassic Moderator

  • January 17, 2024 14:09

  Hey there!  I can confirm that is the correct command, as that is exactly what we use in our documentation:

  https://support.cpanel.net/hc/en-us/articles/360037048673-How-to-Install-ImageMagick-for-EA-PHP

  I would encourage you to get off CentOS 7 sooner than later and update to a new operating system.

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  Chris Fetchko

  • January 17, 2024 14:36

  Hi CPrex,

   

  Thanks for your help.  Just to clarify, I type the yum install command as pictured in the WHM Terminal within WHM.  I know it is a basic questions but I am new to Linux, etc. My hosting company really advised me against install anything outside of CPANEL using a terminal.  I am assuming since they said, do it through WHM, that is the terminal there is the only place to actually use that command. 

  And while I have your attention, which version should I upgrade to?  WHat is the best coming from Centos 7?

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  cPRex Jurassic Moderator

  • January 17, 2024 14:54

  That's correct - just put the command in exactly as shown and it will work fine.

  We're currently recommending AlmaLinux 8 or 9 for new installations, as that will feel much like CentOS to users familiar with that.

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  Chris Fetchko

  • January 17, 2024 14:57

  Thanks for clarifying.  I am currently in the process of launching my website and in the middle of a build with my CMS.  Can you upgrade to oner of those versions somewhat painlessly without impacting the website or should I update now and then finish the build?

   

   

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  cPRex Jurassic Moderator

  • January 17, 2024 15:06

  If you haven't pushed anything live, I'd do that OS update first.  We do have the ELevate tool here (https://cpanel.github.io/elevate/) but if you don't have to risk it and can start fresh that is the safest and easiest option.

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  Chris Fetchko

  • January 17, 2024 15:08

  Awesome!  Thanksfor all of your advice!

   

   

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  Chris Fetchko

  • January 17, 2024 15:08

  Is there a link you can send me about doing a resh update?

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  cPRex Jurassic Moderator

  • January 17, 2024 15:09

  Not really?  A true "fresh" update would be installing a new server.

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