Just Because I Can Doesn't Mean I Should... But that won't stop me!

[Chugalugomug]

Hello Linux Mint folks!

I've really been appreciating the forum as I work to setup my first ever LAMP stack for some homebrew webhosting projects.

I am a working professional with limited spare time, but I am finding the technical aspect of Linus rather invigorating. I've always wanted to take an old computer and revive it with Linux, and a recent hand-me-down of an old laptop gave me the perfect excuse.

I'm open to any and all hot tips on setting up network functionality on LAMP stack, even though my better judgement suggests I don't have time for the maintenance a homebrewed solution requires.

Anyway, this is a Hello World, and looking forward to getting involved in the forum.

Cheers!

[deepakdeshp]

It's a cakewalk to setup LAMP and LAMP applications on Ubuntu LTS 20.04

[AZgl1800]

It's a cakewalk to setup LAMP and LAMP applications on Ubuntu LTS 20.04

it might be if you are familiar with that stuff, which I am not, have never used.

I have an interest in it though, for myself.

[antikythera]

Brick will be proud, so much love for LAMP

Welcome

[kc1di]

Hello Chugalugomug,
Welcome to Linux Mint Forums, enjoy the freedom!

[deepakdeshp]

It's a cakewalk to setup LAMP and LAMP applications on Ubuntu LTS 20.04

it might be if you are familiar with that stuff, which I am not, have never used.

I have an interest in it though, for myself.

20.04 Ubuntu server is fully command mode. Later of course a desktop can be added, there is no real reason to do so.

[Welcome]

Hi Chugalugomug!

Welcome to the Linux Mint forums!

Setting up LAMP is easier than it used to be years ago. Unless you're using mySQL. It's easy too, as long as you remember to run...

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sudo mysql_secure_installation

... to set the root password.

I'm no expert, but I've used the following when running mysql_secure_installation: answer no to validate password, remove anonymous, disallow root remotely, and remove test database, and answer yes to reload tables.

Then I access the database and set up special users with special permissions, for example...

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sudo mysql -uroot -p
SELECT User,Host FROM mysql.user;
DROP USER 'root'@'localhost';
CREATE USER 'root'@'%' IDENTIFIED BY 'rootpassword';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON *.* TO 'root'@'%' WITH GRANT OPTION;
CREATE USER 'user1'@'%' IDENTIFIED BY 'user1password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON *.* TO 'user1'@'%' WITH GRANT OPTION;
CREATE USER 'user2'@'%' IDENTIFIED BY 'user2password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON *.* TO 'user2'@'%' WITH GRANT OPTION;
CREATE USER 'user3'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'user3password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON *.* TO 'user3'@'localhost' WITH GRANT OPTION;
quit;

Of course, I change the passwords and set the privileges as appropriate.

[JerryF]

Welcome! I love your Subject Line!! I say that all the time, especially to my coworkers.