How to Set Up a LAMP Stack with phpMyAdmin on Ubuntu
Are you looking for an easy way to set up a web server environment on Ubuntu? In this tutorial, I'll walk you through installing the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) along with phpMyAdmin to manage your databases via a web interface. Step 1: Update System Repositories Open your terminal and update your repositories by running: sudo apt update This ensures you have the latest sources and software updates before installing new packages. Step 2: Install Apache, MySQL, PHP, and PHP Extensions Install essential components for your web server by executing: sudo apt install apache2 mysql-server php libapache2-mod-php php-mysql -y This command installs Apache as your web server, MySQL for database management, PHP for dynamic web pages, and required PHP extensions. Step 3: Secure Your MySQL Installation It’s critical to secure your MySQL installation. Run: sudo mysql_secure_installation Follow the on-screen prompts to set a strong root password, remove anonymous us...