Instructions for Installing Adminer Version 5.3.0 on Rocky Linux 9
Adminer is a fast, lightweight, open-source database management tool written in PHP. It offers stability, long-term support, enhanced security, and flexible modern PHP support when run on Rocky Linux 9. Here's a step-by-step guide to install Adminer on Rocky Linux 9 using Apache and PHP.
- Install Apache and PHP Use DNF to install Apache HTTP Server and PHP along with necessary PHP extensions.
- Start and enable Apache
- Download Adminer Download the latest Adminer PHP file from the official source.
- Set proper permissions Ensure the downloaded file is readable by Apache.
- Adjust Firewall (if applicable) Allow HTTP traffic through firewalld.
- Access Adminer Open a web browser and go to to use Adminer.
Adminer 5.3.0, the version installed here, features a modern responsive web interface, CRUD operations support, import/export tools, SQL editor, user and privilege management, plugin system, custom themes, and localization support. It supports MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MS SQL, Oracle, and other database systems, including PostgreSQL when added optionally in Step 3.
For production environments, security recommendations include renaming the Adminer file, protecting access, using HTTPS, limiting availability, removing Adminer when not in use, and using SELinux. Adminer is preferred over phpMyAdmin in minimalist or hardened server setups due to its simplicity, faster performance, broader database support, smaller attack surface, and easier maintenance.
To set up a server instance, deploy a Rocky Linux 9 VPS from Shape.Host. Rocky Linux 9 includes PHP 8.1 by default, and Adminer 5.3.0 is compatible with PHP 8.1 and newer versions like PHP 8.3. On Windows, PuTTY is used to connect to the server.
Common use cases for Adminer include managing MySQL or MariaDB databases, serving as a lightweight phpMyAdmin replacement, Docker-based database access, and emergency database recovery.
- Data-and-cloud-computing In data-and-cloud computing environments, Adminer serves as a powerful and efficient database management tool, offering support for various database systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and more.
- Technology Adminer's advanced technology, including its modern web interface, CRUD operations support, SQL editor, and localization features, makes it a preferred choice for managing databases in minimalist or hardened server setups, where technology efficiency and security are paramount.
