How To Install Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP (LAMP) Stack on Ubuntu

Hello, I'm Harmanjot, a network analyst with a specialization in computer networking. I Love to share the knowledge I've gained through my experience with the Ubuntu. In This guide, I will be going through how To Install Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP (LAMP) Stack on Ubuntu.

Prerequisites

Ubuntu v18.04 Or Above

Step 1 — Installing Apache and Updating the Firewall

Update the package manager by using command

sudo apt update        

And Then Install Apache with Command

sudo apt install apache2        

You’ll be prompted to confirm Apache’s installation. Confirm by pressing Y, then ENTER.

Once the installation is finished, you’ll need to adjust your firewall settings to allow HTTP traffic.To list all currently available UFW application profiles, execute this command:

sudo ufw app list        

To only allow traffic on port 80, use the Apache profile:

sudo ufw allow in "Apache"        

Verify the change with:

sudo ufw status        

Traffic on port 80 is now allowed through the firewall

Verify if it is working or not using this command

http://your_server_ip        

Step 2 — Installing MySQL

use apt to acquire and install MySQL software:

sudo apt install mysql-server        

Step 3 — Installing PHP

To install these packages, run the following command:

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

Once the installation is finished, run the following command to confirm your PHP version:

php -v        

In this guide, you have constructed a versatile and reliable foundation for deploying PHP websites and applications, employing Apache as the web server and MySQL as the database management system.