Summary
A LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack is a popular open-source web development platform that can be easily installed and configured on a Virtual Private Server (VPS). Linux is the operating system that provides a stable and secure foundation for the stack. Apache, a widely used web server software, handles HTTP requests and serves web pages. MySQL, a relational database management system, stores and manages data for dynamic websites and applications. PHP, a server-side scripting language, creates dynamic web content and interacts with the MySQL database. By installing a LAMP stack on a VPS server, developers can create a robust and scalable web infrastructure supporting a wide range of web applications, from simple websites to complex e-commerce platforms.
| Note | Ubuntu 22.04 is used in the guide below. Input Y and hit <Ok> when prompted. |
How to Install LAMP Stack on a VPS Server
1. Log in to the VPS server.
2. Run the following command to update the Ubuntu packages.sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
3. Install Apache.sudo apt install apache2
4. Install MySQL.sudo apt install mysql-server
5. Install PHP and its Apache and MySQL modules.sudo apt install php libapache2-mod-php php-mysql
6. If desired, install PHP module support for cURL, JSON and CGI.sudo apt install php-curl php-json php-cgi
7. If hosting a Wordpress website, install the additional PHP modules.sudo apt install php-curl php-gd php-mbstring php-xml php-xmlrpc
8. Restart the VPS server.
