LAMP Stack Installation on a Dedicated Server

A dedicated servers is an excellent solution for setting up a LAMP stack. LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) is a popular software suite for creating web applications and websites. In this article, I will guide you through installing a LAMP stack on a dedicated server.

Step 1: Installing Linux

The first step is to install the Linux operating system on your dedicated server. Execute the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
sudo apt install apache2

Step 2: Installing Apache

After installing Linux, you need to install the Apache web server. Execute the following commands:

sudo apt install apache2
sudo systemctl start apache2
sudo systemctl enable apache2

Step 3: Installing MySQL

Next, let's install the MySQL database. Execute the following commands:

sudo apt install mysql-server
sudo mysql_secure_installation

Step 4: Installing PHP

The final step is installing PHP. Execute the following commands:

sudo apt install php libapache2-mod-php php-mysql
sudo systemctl restart apache2

You now have a fully installed LAMP stack on your dedicated server. You can start developing your web applications and websites!