How to install or upgrade to PHP 8.3 on Rocky Linux 9.3
To Install Or Upgrade To PHP 8.3 On Rocky Linux 9.3
Introduction:
PHP 8.3 is a significant update to PHP released in 2023. This update includes a variety of new features such as typed class constants, enhanced Exceptions in the DateTime extension, the introduction of the json_validate function, as well as functional changes, improvements, and deprecations. Similar to previous major versions, PHP 8.3 will also address various bug fixes and performance enhancements.
Procedure:
Step 1: Check the OS version by using the below Command.
[root@linuxhelp ~]# cat /etc/os-release
NAME="Rocky Linux"
VERSION="9.3 (Blue Onyx)"
ID="rocky"
ID_LIKE="rhel centos fedora"
VERSION_ID="9.3"
PLATFORM_ID="platform:el9"
PRETTY_NAME="Rocky Linux 9.3 (Blue Onyx)"
ANSI_COLOR="0;32"
LOGO="fedora-logo-icon"
CPE_NAME="cpe:/o:rocky:rocky:9::baseos"
HOME_URL="https://rockylinux.org/"
BUG_REPORT_URL="https://bugs.rockylinux.org/"
SUPPORT_END="2032-05-31"
ROCKY_SUPPORT_PRODUCT="Rocky-Linux-9"
ROCKY_SUPPORT_PRODUCT_VERSION="9.3"
REDHAT_SUPPORT_PRODUCT="Rocky Linux"
REDHAT_SUPPORT_PRODUCT_VERSION="9.3"
Step 2: Add EPEL and REMI Repository by using the below command.
[root@linuxhelp ~]# dnf install https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/epel-release-latest-8.noarch.rpm
[root@linuxhelp ~]# dnf -y install https://rpms.remirepo.net/enterprise/remi-release-9.2.rpm
Step 3: Install yum utilities by using the below command.
[root@linuxhelp ~]# dnf -y install https://rpms.remirepo.net/enterprise/remi-release-9.2.rpm
Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux 8 - x86_64 332 kB/s | 14 MB 00:41
Last metadata expiration check: 0:00:36 ago on Friday 10 May 2024 03:29:17 AM.
remi-release-9.2.rpm 35 kB/s | 28 kB 00:00
Dependencies resolved.
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Package Architecture Version Repository Size
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Installing:
remi-release noarch 9.2-1.el9.remi @commandline 28 k
Upgrading:
epel-release noarch 9-7.el9 extras 19 k
Transaction Summary
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Install 1 Package
Upgrade 1 Package
Total size: 46 k
Total download size: 19 k
Upgraded:
dnf-plugins-core-4.3.0-13.el9.noarch python3-dnf-plugins-core-4.3.0-13.el9.noarch
Installed:
yum-utils-4.3.0-13.el9.noarch
Complete!
Step 4: List the available versions of PHP by using the below command.
[root@linuxhelp ~]# dnf module list php -y
Last metadata expiration check: 0:00:37 ago on Friday 10 May 2024 03:34:59 AM.
Rocky Linux 9 - AppStream
Name Stream Profiles Summary
php 8.1 common [d], devel, minimal PHP scripting language
php 8.2 common [d], devel, minimal PHP scripting language
Remi's Modular repository for Enterprise Linux 9 - x86_64
Name Stream Profiles Summary
php remi-7.4 common [d], devel, minimal PHP scripting language
php remi-8.0 common [d], devel, minimal PHP scripting language
php remi-8.1 common [d], devel, minimal PHP scripting language
php remi-8.2 common [d], devel, minimal PHP scripting language
php remi-8.3 common [d], devel, minimal PHP scripting language
Hint: [d]efault, [e]nabled, [x]disabled, [i]nstalled
Step 5: Reset PHP module and install PHP 8.2 from remi-8.2 module by usin the below command.
[root@linuxhelp ~]# dnf module reset php
[root@linuxhelp ~]# dnf module install php:remi-8.3
Last metadata expiration check: 0:00:55 ago on Friday 10 May 2024 03:34:59 AM.
Dependencies resolved.
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Package Architecture Version Repository Size
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Installing group/module packages:
php-cli x86_64 8.3.6-1.el9.remi remi-modular 5.6 M
php-common x86_64 8.3.6-1.el9.remi remi-modular 1.2 M
php-fpm x86_64 8.3.6-1.el9.remi remi-modular 1.9 M
php-mbstring x86_64 8.3.6-1.el9.remi remi-modular 579 k
php-xml x86_64 8.3.6-1.el9.remi remi-modular 220 k
Installing dependencies:
oniguruma5php x86_64 6.9.9-1.el9.remi remi-safe 219 k
Installing weak dependencies:
nginx-filesystem noarch 1:1.20.1-14.el9_2.1 appstream 8.5 k
Installing module profiles:
php/common
Enabling module streams:
php remi-8.3
Transaction Summary
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Total download size: 9.7 M
Installed size: 54 M
Is this ok [y/N]: y
Downloading Packages:
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Total 1.4 MB/s | 9.7 MB 00:06
Remi's Modular repository for Enterprise Linux 9 - x86_64 2.0 MB/s | 3.1 kB 00:00
Importing GPG key 0x478F8947:
Userid : "Remi's RPM repository (https://rpms.remirepo.net/) <remi@remirepo.net>"
Fingerprint: B1AB F71E 14C9 D748 97E1 98A8 B195 27F1 478F 8947
From : /etc/pki/rpm-gpg/RPM-GPG-KEY-remi.el9
Is this ok [y/N]: y
Key imported successfully
Running transaction check
Transaction check succeeded.
Running transaction test
Transaction test succeeded.
Installed:
nginx-filesystem-1:1.20.1-14.el9_2.1.noarch oniguruma5php-6.9.9-1.el9.remi.x86_64 php-cli-8.3.6-1.el9.remi.x86_64 php-common-8.3.6-1.el9.remi.x86_64 php-fpm-8.3.6-1.el9.remi.x86_64
php-mbstring-8.3.6-1.el9.remi.x86_64 php-xml-8.3.6-1.el9.remi.x86_64
Complete!
Step 6: Install any remaining updates by using the below command.
[root@linuxhelp ~]# dnf update
Step 7: Install PHP by using the below command
[root@linuxhelp ~]# dnf install php
Last metadata expiration check: 0:01:27 ago on Friday 10 May 2024 03:34:59 AM.
Dependencies resolved.
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Package Architecture Version Repository Size
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Installing:
kernel x86_64 5.14.0-427.13.1.el9_4 baseos 5.8 M
Upgrading:
Installed:
capstone-4.0.2-10.el9.x86_64 libsodium-1.0.18-8.el9.x86_64 php-8.3.6-1.el9.remi.x86_64 php-opcache-8.3.6-1.el9.remi.x86_64 php-pdo-8.3.6-1.el9.remi.x86_64 php-sodium-8.3.6-1.el9.remi.x86_64
Step 8: Verify the installed PHP version by using the below command
[root@linuxhelp ~]# php -v
PHP 8.3.6 (cli) (built: Apr 10 2024 14:21:20) (NTS gcc x86_64)
Copyright (c) The PHP Group
Zend Engine v4.3.6, Copyright (c) Zend Technologies
with Zend OPcache v8.3.6, Copyright (c), by Zend Technologies
Conclusion:
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Q
Where can I find further assistance or documentation?
A
Refer to official Rocky Linux documentation or community forums for additional guidance and support.
Q
Is PHP 8.3 compatible with popular frameworks and applications?
A
Yes, PHP 8.3 maintains compatibility with popular web frameworks and applications.
Q
How can I verify the successful installation?
A
Run “ php -v ” to confirm PHP 8.3 installation on your system.
Q
What extensions should I install with PHP 8.3?
A
Common extensions include php-cli, php-fpm, php-mysqlnd, php-gd, php-mbstring, and others for essential functionality.
Q
How do I install PHP 8.3 on Rocky Linux 9.3?
A
Utilize the Remi repository to enable PHP 8.3 installation. Enable the PHP 8.3 module and install it alongside necessary extensions.