{"id":8727,"date":"2023-06-29T10:53:30","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T10:53:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/truehost.com\/support\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=8727"},"modified":"2024-06-07T13:02:40","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T13:02:40","password":"","slug":"set-up-lamp-stack","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/truehost.com\/support\/knowledge-base\/set-up-lamp-stack\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Set Up LAMP Stack On Ubuntu 20.04"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The LAMP stack is a popular choice for developing and hosting web applications. It is free, open-source, and relatively easy to set up and maintain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The LAMP stack combines these four components to create a robust web development and hosting environment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Linux is the operating system that provides stability and security as the foundation for web applications.<\/li><li>Apache acts as the web server, capable of handling high traffic volumes and supporting various web technologies.&nbsp;<\/li><li>MySQL functions as the database server, offering reliability and scalability for storing important data.&nbsp;<\/li><li>PHP serves as the scripting language, enabling the development of dynamic web applications.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With the LAMP stack, diverse web applications can be developed, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Content management systems (CMS) allow users to create and manage web content without requiring coding knowledge.<\/li><li>E-commerce platforms facilitate the online selling of products and services.<\/li><li>Social networking sites enable users to connect with friends and family online.<\/li><li>Intranets: Private networks used by organizations to share information and resources with employees.<\/li><li>Extranets: Semi-private networks utilized by organizations to share information and resources with partners and customers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The LAMP stack offers versatility and power, making it a valuable tool for various web application development needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s an excellent option if you seek a reliable, affordable solution for developing and hosting web applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Let\u2019s Set Up LAMP Stack ;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To set up the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP, and PhpMyAdmin) on Ubuntu 20.04, you can follow the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Update System Packages- ensure your system is up-to-date and that the new applications to run smoothly. Apply these codes on the terminal:<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201csudo apt update and sudo apt upgrade\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\"><li>Now, let\u2019s install Apache Web Server using this code:<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201csudo apt install apache2.\u201d&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once complete, verify the installation by opening a browser. Visit \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/localhost\">http:\/\/localhost<\/a>\u201d You should see the Apache default page if the installation was successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\"><li>Install MySQL- type in the following code.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201csudo apt install mysql-server\u201d and \u201csudo mysql_secure_installation\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the prompts to set a root password and answer the security-related questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\"><li>Install PHP by this code;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201csudo apt install php libapache2-mod-php php-mysql\u201d <\/em>Now configure Apache to use PHP:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201csudo nano \/etc\/apache2\/mods-enabled\/dir.conf\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Move the `index.php` file before `index.html` within the `&lt;IfModule mod_dir.c&gt;` section. Save and exit the file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\"><li>Restart Apache using this code:&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201csudo systemctl restart apache2\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Test PHP- Create a PHP info file to verify that PHP is working correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cecho &#8220;&lt;?php phpinfo(); ?&gt;&#8221; | sudo tee \/var\/www\/html\/info.php\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open your browser and visit \u201c<em>http:\/\/localhost\/info.php<\/em>.\u201d You should see the PHP information page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"6\"><li>Install PhpMyAdmin:<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Type in \u201csudo apt install PhpMyAdmin\u201d on your terminal. During the installation, choose `Apache2` when prompted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then select &#8216;Yes&#8217; when asked if you want to configure the database with \u201cdbconfig-common\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Configure PhpMyAdmin by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&nbsp;\u201csudo nano \/etc\/apache2\/conf-available\/phpmyadmin.conf\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add the following line at the bottom of the file, just after the last `&lt;\/Directory&gt;` line include <em>\u201c\/etc\/phpmyadmin\/apache.conf\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Save and exit the file. Now enable the PhpMyAdmin configuration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>sudo ln -s \/etc\/apache2\/conf-available\/phpmyadmin.conf\/ etc\/apache2\/conf-enabled\/phpmyadmin.conf<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"7\"><li>Now Restart Apache by \u201csudo systemctl restart apache2\u201d Then access PhpMyAdmin on the web browser <em>\u201c<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/localhost\/phpmyadmin\"><em>http:\/\/localhost\/phpmyadmin<\/em><\/a><em>.\u201d<\/em><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You should see the PhpMyAdmin login page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finally<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s it! You have successfully set up the LAMP stack (Apache, MySQL, PHP, and PhpMyAdmin) on Ubuntu 20.04.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The LAMP stack is a popular choice for developing and hosting web applications. It is free, open-source, and relatively easy to set up and maintain. 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