CherryPy on Rocky Linux 9: A Secure, Stable Choice for Production Deployments
Mike McGrath, author of 'CherryPy on Rocky Linux 9', highlights the benefits of using this combination for production deployments. It offers a secure, stable, and long-term supported foundation.
To set up a server instance on Shape.Host, log into your dashboard, click 'Create -> Instance'. Choose your preferred data center location, select a plan with at least 2 CPUs, 2 GB RAM, and 20 GB SSD. Then, pick Rocky Linux 9 as the operating system and click 'Create Instance'.
CherryPy, a lightweight Python web framework, is often deployed behind Nginx with SSL termination for production use. To update the system and install dependencies, use the commands: 'yum update -y', 'yum install python3 python3-pip nginx -y', 'systemctl enable nginx', and 'systemctl start nginx'.
CherryPy includes features like built-in session management, caching, and static file serving, making it ideal for lightweight web apps, APIs, and embedded Python services. It's best suited when you want a simple, fast Python framework without the complexity of full-stack solutions. CherryPy focuses on simplicity, performance, and flexibility, allowing developers to design applications without being tied to predefined patterns.
To connect to your server, use SSH with your Shape.Host credentials. Once the VM is ready, copy the public IP address from the Resources section.
CherryPy, a lightweight and production-ready Python web framework, combined with Rocky Linux 9, a secure and stable enterprise distribution, provides an excellent foundation for production deployments. This combination offers simplicity, performance, and flexibility, making it a strong choice for developers.
