How to Set Up a LAMP/LEMP Stack on Your Dedicated Server

How to Set Up a LAMP/LEMP Stack on Your Dedicated Server

Setting up a LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) or LEMP (Linux, Nginx, MySQL, PHP) stack on your dedicated server allows you to host websites, applications, and databases efficiently. Follow this step-by-step guide to install and configure your preferred stack on your QuickServers dedicated server.

Step 1: Update Your Server

• Before installing any software, update your server’s package list.

• Run the following command:

  sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
  

• This ensures all installed packages are up to date.

Step 2: Install Apache or Nginx

• To install Apache (for LAMP), run:

  sudo apt install apache2 -y
  

• To install Nginx (for LEMP), run:

  sudo apt install nginx -y
  

• Once installed, start and enable the service:

  sudo systemctl start apache2
  sudo systemctl enable apache2
  

  or

  sudo systemctl start nginx
  sudo systemctl enable nginx
  

Step 3: Install MySQL

• Install MySQL with the following command:

  sudo apt install mysql-server -y
  

• Secure the MySQL installation:

  sudo mysql_secure_installation
  

• Follow the prompts to set a root password and remove insecure settings.

Step 4: Install PHP

• Install PHP along with commonly used extensions:

  sudo apt install php php-mysql php-cli php-common php-mbstring php-xml php-curl -y
  

• Restart your web server to apply changes:

  sudo systemctl restart apache2
  

  or

  sudo systemctl restart nginx
  

Step 5: Verify the Installation

• Create a PHP test file:

  sudo nano /var/www/html/info.php
  

• Add the following content:

  <?php
  phpinfo();
  ?>
  

• Save the file and access http://your-server-ip/info.php in a web browser. If the PHP information page loads, the installation is successful.

Step 6: Secure Your Server

• Enable UFW and allow only necessary ports:

  sudo ufw allow OpenSSH
  sudo ufw allow 80/tcp
  sudo ufw allow 443/tcp
  sudo ufw enable
  

• This helps protect your server from unauthorized access.

Your LAMP or LEMP stack is now set up on your QuickServers dedicated server. You can start deploying websites and applications efficiently.