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Overview
Installing Apache, MySQL, and PHP on Ubuntu provides a robust web development environment on a VPS server. Apache is the web server, handling HTTP requests and delivering web pages to users. MySQL is a relational database management system that allows for efficient data storage and retrieval. PHP is a server-side scripting language that enables dynamic web page generation. Together, these technologies create a powerful stack for building and hosting websites, web applications, and online services on Ubuntu, offering flexibility, performance, and extensive community support.

How to Install Apache/MySQL/PHP on Ubuntu
Step 1. Log in to the VPS server using an SSH client.

Step 2. Run the following command to update repositories:
sudo apt update


Step 3. Run the following command to install Apache
sudo apt install apache2 -y


Step 4. Run the following command to install MySQL:
apt install mysql-server -y


Step 5. Run the following command to install PHP:
sudo apt install php libapache2-mod-php php-mysql -y