Introduction

The LAMP stack with Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP, is a used web service layer to create and use web apps. This blog will guide you on how to put together a LAMP stack on a server run by Ubuntu.

Connect to Your Instance

Get Public IP Address: Once your instance works, spot its public IP address.

SSH into Your Instance:

ssh -i /path/to/your-key-pair.pem ubuntu@your-instance-public-ip

Install Apache

sudo apt install apache2 -y

Enable Apache to Start on Boot

sudo systemctl enable apache2

Verify Apache Installation

Open up your browser. Then, head to the public IP of your instance. You'll see the welcome page of Apache by default.

Install MySQL

sudo apt install mysql-server -y

Secure MySQL Installation

sudo mysql_secure_installation

Do as the instructions say to fix the root password and make your installation safe.

Verify MySQL installation

Verify MySQL installation by logging into MySQL using.

mysql -u your_username -p

Enter password when prompted.

Install PHP and Common Extensions

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

Restart Apache to Load PHP Module

sudo systemctl restart apache2

Test PHP

Create a PHP file

sudo vim /var/www/html/test.php

Write the following PHP Code:

<?php
phpinfo();

Save and exit.

Verify PHP Installation

Launch your web browser and head to http://your-instance-public-ip/test.php. You are supposed to see a PHP info page that shows the PHP setup.

Secure Your Server

Configure UFW Firewall

sudo ufw allow OpenSSH
sudo ufw allow 'Apache Full'
sudo ufw enable

Conclusion

You now have a fully functional LAMP stack running on an Ubuntu server. This setup provides a robust environment for developing and deploying web applications. Remember to regularly update your software and monitor your server for security issues.