How to Install PHP 8.2 on AlmaLinux 9

To install PHP 8.2 on AlmaLinux 9, follow these steps:

Step 1 : Update the System

Before installing PHP, update your system's package list to ensure you get the latest software:

sudo dnf update -y

Step 2 : Import the PHP Remi Repository

Remi's repository provides the latest PHP versions for Enterprise Linux distributions. Install it using:

sudo dnf install -y https://rpms.remirepo.net/enterprise/remi-release-9.rpm

Step 3 : Check Available PHP Modules

Before enabling PHP 8.2, check the available PHP modules in the system:

sudo dnf module list php -y

Step 4 : Enable PHP 8.2 from Remi Repository

Enable the PHP 8.2 module to ensure installation from the correct source:

sudo dnf module enable php:remi-8.2 -y

Step 5 : Install PHP 8.2 Core Components

Now, install the main PHP packages:

sudo dnf install -y php82 php82-php-fpm php82-php-cli

Step 6 : Install Commonly Used PHP Extensions

To enhance functionality, install essential PHP extensions:

sudo dnf install -y php82-php-{mysqlnd,curl,gd,mcrypt,json,pear,common,xml,zip,devel,xsl,soap,bcmath,mbstring,gettext,imagick}

- php-mysqlnd: Enables PHP to interact with MySQL databases.

- php-curl: Allows PHP to make HTTP requests.

- php-gd: Provides image processing capabilities.

- php-mcrypt: Handles encryption and decryption functions.

- php-json: Enables JSON data processing.

- php-pear: A framework and distribution system for reusable PHP components.

- php-common: Provides shared PHP files for extensions.

- php-xml: Handles XML parsing and processing.

- php-zip: Supports working with compressed ZIP files.

- php-devel: Includes tools for PHP development and compiling extensions.

- php-xsl: Provides XSLT transformations for XML documents.

- php-soap: Enables SOAP protocol for web services.

- php-bcmath: Adds support for arbitrary-precision mathematics.

- php-mbstring: Enables multi-byte string handling, useful for non-ASCII characters.

- php-gettext: Helps with localization and translation functions.

- php-imagick: Adds image manipulation capabilities via ImageMagick.

Step 7 : Verify the Installation

Check if PHP 8.2 is installed correctly by running:

php82 -v

Congratulations! You have successfully installed PHP 8.2 on AlmaLinux 9.