Are you looking to set up a powerful and efficient web hosting environment on your CentOS server? Look no further than the LAMP stack. LAMP stands for Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP – a popular combination of software that forms the backbone of many websites and web applications.

In this step-by-step guide, we’ll show you how to install the LAMP stack on CentOS. This will provide you with a solid foundation for hosting dynamic websites and applications on your server.

Step 1: Install Apache

Apache is a widely-used web server that serves as the backbone of the internet. To install Apache on CentOS, simply run the following command:

sudo yum install httpd

Once the installation is complete, start the Apache service and enable it to start on boot:

sudo systemctl start httpd
sudo systemctl enable httpd

Step 2: Install MySQL

MySQL is a popular open-source relational database management system. To install MySQL on CentOS, run the following command:

sudo yum install mariadb-server

After the installation is complete, start the MySQL service and enable it to start on boot:

sudo systemctl start mariadb
sudo systemctl enable mariadb

Secure your MySQL installation by running the following command and following the prompts:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

Step 3: Install PHP

PHP is a server-side scripting language that is used to create dynamic web pages. To install PHP on CentOS, run the following command:

sudo yum install php php-mysql

After installing PHP, restart the Apache service to enable PHP support:

sudo systemctl restart httpd

Step 4: Test Your LAMP Stack

To test your LAMP stack installation, create a simple PHP file in the Apache web root directory. You can use the following command to create a test file:

echo "<?php phpinfo(); ?>" | sudo tee /var/www/html/info.php

Now, open a web browser and navigate to your server’s IP address followed by “/info.php” (e.g. http://server_ip/info.php). If everything is installed correctly, you should see a page displaying PHP information.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed the LAMP stack on your CentOS server. You now have a powerful web hosting environment that can support dynamic websites and applications. Happy hosting!