Step-by-Step LAMP Stack Installation on Ubuntu

Follow these steps to set up a LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack on your Ubuntu server. Copy commands directly and get started quickly! 😎

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🛠️ Step 1: Update and Upgrade System

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

📌 What to Do: Keep your system up to date with this single command.

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🌐 Step 2: Install Apache

sudo apt install apache2 -y

📌 What to Do: Install Apache, the web server.

• Check Apache Status:

sudo systemctl status apache2

• Test Apache:
  Open your browser and navigate to http://your-server-ip to see the Apache default page.

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🐬 Step 3: Install MySQL

sudo apt install mysql-server -y

📌 What to Do: Install MySQL for database management.

• Secure MySQL:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

👉 Detailed Guide: MySQL Secure Installation

• Login to MySQL:

sudo mysql

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💻 Step 4: Install PHP

sudo apt install php libapache2-mod-php php-mysql -y

📌 What to Do: Install PHP and its modules.

• Test PHP:

  • Create a test file:

      sudo nano /var/www/html/info.php
    

  • Add the following code:

      <?php
      phpinfo();
      ?>
    

  • Visit http://your-server-ip/info.php in your browser to confirm PHP installation.

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🛡️ Step 5: Adjust Firewall (Optional)

sudo ufw allow in "Apache Full"

📌 What to Do: Allow Apache through the firewall for proper access.

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🔄 Step 6: Enable Modules and Restart Apache

sudo a2enmod rewrite  
sudo systemctl restart apache2

📌 What to Do: Enable Apache modules for better functionality.

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✅ Step 7: Verify Installation

• Apache: Navigate to http://your-server-ip in your browser.

• PHP Info: Navigate to http://your-server-ip/info.php in your browser.

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📊 Optional: Install phpMyAdmin

sudo apt install phpmyadmin -y

📌 What to Do: Install phpMyAdmin to manage MySQL databases via a web interface.

• Configure: Follow the installation prompts and integrate it with Apache.

• Access: Visit http://your-server-ip/phpmyadmin in your browser.

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🎉 Congratulations! Your LAMP stack is ready to use.