How to deploy php environment on Alibaba Cloud

With the rapid development of the Internet, more and more websites are deployed on Alibaba Cloud, most of which are built based on the PHP programming language. Therefore, deploying a PHP environment on Alibaba Cloud is a necessary skill. This article will introduce how to deploy a PHP environment on Alibaba Cloud.

Step One: Purchase Alibaba Cloud

First, you need to purchase Alibaba Cloud. Choose the appropriate package according to your needs. When purchasing, be sure to choose a Linux operating system that supports the PHP environment. It is recommended to choose CentOS or Ubuntu as your operating system. After the purchase is completed, you will get a cloud server instance and can enter the cloud server through cloud host connection (SSH connection or remote desktop connection).

Step 2: Update the system and software packages

After connecting to the cloud server for the first time, you need to update the system and software packages to ensure that they are the latest versions. First update the system, enter the following command:

sudo yum update

For Ubuntu operating system, use the following command:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade

Then install the EPEL repository, which contains many PHP dependencies. For CentOS operating system, please use the following command:

sudo yum install epel-release

For Ubuntu operating system, please use the following command:

sudo apt-get install software-properties-common
sudo add-apt-repository universe 
sudo apt-get update

Step 3: Install Apache

Apache is a popular A web server that most PHP applications require to run. Use the following command to install Apache on CentOS:

sudo yum install httpd

If you are running on Ubuntu, use the following command:

sudo apt-get install apache2

Once the installation is complete, enter the following command to start Apache:

sudo systemctl start httpd

Step 4: Install MySQL

MySQL is a common open source database. It is used to store and manage data. In order to install MySQL, use the following command:

sudo yum install mariadb-server mariadb

For Ubuntu, use the following command:

sudo apt-get install mysql-server

Then start the MySQL service:

sudo systemctl start mariadb[mysql]

Next, run the MySQL security script to Set a password for MySQL (common to CentOS and Ubuntu):

sudo mysql_secure_installation

After setting the password, you can use the following command to log in to your MySQL:

mysql -u root -p

Step 5: Install PHP

Now, installing PHP has become the last step. You can install PHP on CentOS using the following command:

sudo yum install php php-mysql

If you are running on Ubuntu, use the following command:

sudo apt-get install php libapache2-mod-php php-mysql

Once completed, use the following command to enable the PHP module on Apache:

sudo systemctl restart httpd[apache2]

Conclusion

Deploying a PHP environment on Alibaba Cloud is quite simple, as long as you follow the steps we provide. In addition, you can also install other PHP related software packages such as phpMyAdmin, etc. to manage your MySQL database.

While it is important to deploy a PHP environment, it is important to note that before releasing your application to a production environment, you need to conduct appropriate testing and ensure that it runs correctly.

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