LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) is a popular combination for hosting dynamic websites or web applications on Ubuntu. Below are detailed steps to install and configure the LAMP stack on your Ubuntu server.
Step 1: Update Package Lists
sudo apt update
Step 2: Install Apache
sudo apt install apache2
Step 3: Adjust Firewall
sudo ufw allow 'Apache'
Step 4: Install MySQL
sudo apt install mysql-server
Step 5: Secure MySQL Installation
sudo mysql_secure_installation
Step 6: Install PHP
sudo apt install php libapache2-mod-php php-mysql
Step 7: Adjust Apache Settings
sudo nano /etc/apache2/mods-enabled/dir.conf
Step 8: Restart Apache
sudo systemctl restart apache2
Step 9: Verify PHP Installation
Create a test PHP file to verify PHP processing:
sudo nano /var/www/html/info.php
Add the following PHP code to the file:
<?php
phpinfo();
?>
Save and close the file. Open a web browser and navigate to http://your_server_IP/info.php. You should see a PHP info page displaying detailed information about your PHP installation.
Congratulations! You’ve successfully installed the LAMP stack on your Ubuntu server.