LAMP Stack Automation Script

This script automates the setup of a LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) on Ubuntu-based systems. It includes options to create a development environment with a virtual host and database for your project. The script is designed to reduce manual work and ensure a smooth installation process. This script was developed as part of a thesis project to explore automation in LAMP stack setup.

For any issues or suggestions, feel free to open an issue in the GitHub repository.

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What the Script Does

🛠️ Installs Required Software:

• Apache (Web Server)
• MySQL (Database Server)
• PHP (Server-side Scripting Language)
• Additional PHP modules (libapache2-mod-php, php-mysql, etc.)
• UFW (Firewall)

⚙️ Configures Apache:

• Sets a default ServerName to suppress warnings.
• Restarts the Apache service to apply changes.

🔐 Firewall Configuration:

• Enables UFW and allows traffic for Apache and SSH.

🚀 Project Setup (Optional):

• Creates a new project directory.
• Sets up an Apache virtual host.
• Creates a MySQL database for the project.
• Adds the project to /etc/hosts for local access.

✅ Verification:

• Displays installed versions of Apache, MySQL, and PHP.

📝 Logs:

• All script output is logged to /var/log/lamp_install.log.

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💡 Prerequisites

• An Ubuntu-based system.
• Basic familiarity with the Linux terminal.
• The script must be run as root (or with sudo).

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🚀 How to Use

Step 1: Download the Script

Clone the repository or download the script:

git clone https://github.com/Wiltzsu/lamp-setup.git
cd lamp-setup

Step 2: Run the Script

Make the script executable and run it:

chmod +x lamp_install.sh
sudo ./lamp_install.sh

To uninstall all components

sudo apt purge -y apache2 mysql-server php libapache2-mod-php php-mysql
sudo apt autoremove -y
sudo rm -rf /var/www/html/<project_name>
sudo rm -rf /etc/apache2/sites-available/<project_name>.conf
sudo rm -rf /var/log/apache2/<project_name>-error.log
sudo rm -rf /var/log/apache2/<project_name>-access.log
sudo sed -i "/<project_name>.local/d" /etc/hosts

📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.