How to Install XAMPP on Ubuntu 24.04
Installing XAMPP on Ubuntu 24.04 puts a web server and database on your computer.
XAMPP is a free package that includes Apache (a web server), MariaDB (a database), and PHP. It’s designed to make setting up a local website development environment easy.
Instead of installing each piece separately, XAMPP bundles them together. This makes it much quicker to get started with web projects on your PC. Using the official installer ensures you get the latest XAMPP version, like XAMPP 8.2.12.
Download the XAMPP installer script from its website and save it. Make the script executable using `chmod 755` in the terminal, then run it with `sudo ./xampp-linux-x64-*-installer.run`. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
Download XAMPP
Downloading XAMPP on Ubuntu 24.04 begins with downloading the installer file from the official XAMPP website.
wget https://sourceforge.net/projects/xampp/files/XAMPP%20Linux/8.2.12/xampp-linux-x64-8.2.12-0-installer.run
After downloading, you’ll need to run a command to make the installer executable.
The XAMPP installer itself will guide you through choosing which parts of XAMPP to install directly in your terminal. Once the installation wraps up, you can launch the XAMPP application to manage your web servers and databases.
sudo ./xampp-linux-*-installer.run
Choose the XAMPP core files and developer files you need, then proceed.
The installer will then complete its task.
Finally, click the Finish button to open the application.
Under the Manage Servers tab, you can start and stop all the servers.
Command-line control is also available. Run the command below to start and stop all servers.
sudo /opt/lampp/lampp stop
sudo /opt/lampp/lampp start
Operation
Operating XAMPP on Ubuntu utilizes the /opt/lampp folder for your web servers and databases. You can see the default Apache page by visiting your server’s IP address or name. Links are also provided to check PHP information or manage databases using phpMyAdmin.
Browse to the server IP address or hostname to visit the XAMPP default Apache web page.
Click the PHPInfo link to display PHP information.
Click the phpMyAdmin link to manage MariaDB.
That should do it!
Conclusion:
- XAMPP provides an efficient way to set up a local server environment on Ubuntu, facilitating PHP development.
- The installation process is straightforward, requiring only a few terminal commands.
- This package includes essential components such as Apache, MariaDB, and interpreters for PHP and Perl, streamlining web development.
- Users can manage their servers easily through the XAMPP application or command line.
- With XAMPP, you can easily create, run, and manage PHP-based websites and applications from a single installation, enhancing developer productivity.
How to install XAMPP in Ubuntu 24.04 using terminal?
Once downloaded, we’ll head to the terminal for installation. First, change your directory to the downloads folder. Next, let’s give the installer permission to run. Then, run the installer using this command.
Where is XAMPP installed in Ubuntu?
The main XAMPP configuration files are located as follows: Apache configuration file: /opt/lampp/etc/httpd.conf, /opt/lampp/etc/extra/httpd-xampp.conf.
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