How to install LAMP in Raspberry Pi?

This post will discuss how to install LAMP (Linux Apache MySQL PHP) in Raspberry Pi. This procedure was tested under Raspberry Pi 3 Model B with Rasbian OS version 8 (Jessie).

* Part 1: Install Apache and PHP

1. Open shell and update the OS using the following command:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade

2. Install Apache and PHP by typing the command below in the shell followed by enter key:

sudo apt-get install apache2 php5 libapache2-mod-php

3. Wait for the installation to finish

Note:
To check if Apache server is installed and running after installation, open browser and type the Raspberry Pi address (ex. http://192.168.1.116). You should see the following page in the browser:

* Part 2: Install MySQL

1. Install MySQL server using the following command:

sudo apt-get install mysql-server mysql-client php5-mysql

2. You will be guided by on screen steps, asking to supply password, etc. similar to image below:

Note:
Make sure to take note of the password entry!

* Part 3: Install PHPMyAdmin

1. Use the following command to install PHPMyAdmin:

sudo apt-get install phpmyadmin

2. Similar to MySQL server installation, there will be an on screen steps to follow. What to do in those steps are indicated below:

a. Select apache2 as Web server

b. Config with dbconfig-common and enter mysql root password

c. Run command the following command:

sudo nano /etc/apache2/apache2.conf

then add the following to the very bottom, then save the file after:

Include /etc/phpmyadmin/apache.conf

d. Restart MySQL server using the command below:

sudo /etc/init.d/apache2 restart

e. Access PHPMyAdmin by launching the browser and typing the address of your Raspberry Pi:
Ex. http://192.168.1.116/phpmyadmin
You will see similar screenshot below in the browser:

* Extra:

Add ownership of www directory for FTP upload using the example command:

sudo chown -R loginUserName /var/www

Need a guide on setting up the FTP on Raspberry PI? Check the related topic here