Automatically Starting WSL Ubuntu Nginx Web Server on Windows 10 Boot
In this article, we will cover the process of setting up an Nginx web server on Ubuntu running on Windows 10 using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and configuring it to start automatically on boot-up. We will provide detailed instructions on how to install and configure the necessary components, as well as cover key concepts related to the process.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, ensure that you have the following:
- A Windows 10 system
- Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) installed
- Ubuntu installed on WSL
Installing Nginx
To install Nginx on Ubuntu, open the WSL terminal and run the following commands:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install nginx
Once the installation is complete, start the Nginx service by running:
sudo systemctl start nginx
You can verify that Nginx is running by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost.
Configuring Nginx to Start Automatically on Boot-Up
To configure Nginx to start automatically on boot-up, run the following command:
sudo systemctl enable nginx
This will create a symbolic link from the Nginx service to the /etc/systemd/system/multi-user.target.wants directory, ensuring that the service starts automatically on boot-up.
Configuring Windows to Start WSL on Boot-Up
To configure Windows to start WSL on boot-up, open a command prompt as an administrator and run the following command:
wsl --shutdown
wsl --register
bcdedit /set {bootmgr} integrationservices enable
This will configure Windows to start the WSL 2 virtual machine automatically on boot-up.
In this article, we have covered the process of setting up an Nginx web server on Ubuntu running on Windows 10 using WSL and configuring it to start automatically on boot-up. We have provided detailed instructions on how to install and configure the necessary components, as well as covered key concepts related to the process.