How to Setup LAMP Server on Rocky Linux 8

Introduction

LAMP stands for Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP.
It is one of the most popular stacks used to host dynamic websites and web applications.
In this guide, we will set up a LAMP server on Rocky Linux 8 step by step.

Step 1: Update System

Always update your system before installing new packages.

sudo dnf update -y
sudo reboot

Step 2: Install Apache (Web Server)

Apache is the web server that serves web pages.

sudo dnf install httpd -y
sudo systemctl start httpd
sudo systemctl enable httpd

Check status:

systemctl status httpd

Test in browser by visiting http://server-ip. You should see the Apache test page.

Step 3: Install MySQL (Database Server)

Next, install MySQL 8.0 server.

sudo dnf install @mysql -y
sudo systemctl start mysqld
sudo systemctl enable mysqld

Secure MySQL installation:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

Step 4: Install PHP

PHP is needed to process dynamic web pages.

sudo dnf install php php-mysqlnd php-cli php-json php-opcache php-xml php-gd php-mbstring -y

Restart Apache to load PHP module:

sudo systemctl restart httpd

Step 5: Test PHP

Create a test PHP file:

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

Open browser and visit:

http://server-ip/info.php

You should see the PHP information page.

Step 6: Adjust Firewall

Allow Apache service through firewall:

sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=http
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=https
sudo firewall-cmd --reload

Step 7: Test LAMP with a Sample Website

Create a simple PHP file:

echo "<?php echo 'Hello LAMP Server on Rocky Linux 8!'; ?>" | sudo tee /var/www/html/index.php

Now open http://server-ip/index.php in your browser. You should see your message.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully set up a LAMP server on Rocky Linux 8.
This stack can now be used to host PHP applications such as WordPress, Joomla, or custom PHP websites.