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 users, disallow remote root login, and remove the test database. These steps help improve your MySQL security. Step 4: Install phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin provides a handy web interface to manage MySQL databases. To install it, run:  sudo apt install phpmyadmin -y During installation, make sure to choose Apache when prompted as your web server. Also, configure the database and set a dedicated phpMyAdmin password when prompted. Step 5: Configure Apache to Serve phpMyAdmin Link phpMyAdmin to Apache’s configuration by running:  sudo ln -s /etc/phpmyadmin/apache.conf /etc/apache2/conf-available/phpmyadmin.conf Next, enable the configuration with:  sudo a2enconf phpmyadmin Finally, restart Apache to apply changes:  sudo systemctl reload apache2 Conclusion: With these steps complete, you now have a fully functional LAMP stack along with phpMyAdmin on your Ubuntu system. Access phpMyAdmin by visiting http://your_server_ip/phpmyadmin in your browser, and start managing your MySQL databases with ease!