Universal LEMP Stack Auto-Installer

A comprehensive, automated LEMP (Linux, Nginx, MariaDB, PHP) stack installer that works across major Linux distributions. Get your web server environment up and running in minutes with the latest stable versions.

🚀 What is LEMP Stack?

LEMP is a popular web development stack consisting of:

• Linux - Operating System
• Engine-X (Nginx) - Web Server
• MariaDB/MySQL - Database Server
• PHP - Server-side Scripting Language

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✨ Features

• Universal compatibility: Works across 10+ Linux distributions
• Latest versions: Installs the most recent stable versions of all components
• Automated setup: One-command installation with zero interaction required
• Secure by default: Generates random MariaDB root password
• Comprehensive logging: Detailed installation logs with timestamps
• Production-ready: Follows best practices and security guidelines
• Test page included: Automatically creates PHP info and welcome pages
• Service management: Automatically enables and starts all services

📋 Supported Operating Systems

Distribution	Versions	Package Manager	Status
Ubuntu	18.04, 20.04, 22.04, 24.04+	APT	✅ Tested
Debian	10, 11, 12+	APT	✅ Tested
Linux Mint	20, 21+	APT	✅ Tested
CentOS	7, 8, 9+	YUM/DNF	✅ Tested
RHEL	8, 9+	YUM/DNF	✅ Tested
Fedora	37, 38, 39+	DNF	✅ Tested
Rocky Linux	8, 9+	DNF	✅ Tested
AlmaLinux	8, 9+	DNF	✅ Tested
openSUSE	Leap 15+	Zypper	✅ Tested
Arch Linux	Rolling	Pacman	✅ Tested
Manjaro	Rolling	Pacman	✅ Tested

🛠️ What Gets Installed

Nginx (Web Server)

• Latest stable version from official repositories
• Configured and running on port 80
• Auto-start enabled

MariaDB (Database Server)

• Latest stable MariaDB version
• Secure installation with random root password
• Auto-start enabled
• Password saved to installation log

PHP (Latest Version)

• PHP 8.3+ (latest available version)
• Essential extensions included:
  • php-fpm - FastCGI Process Manager
  • php-cli - Command Line Interface
  • php-mysql - MySQL/MariaDB support
  • php-gd - Image processing
  • php-mbstring - Multi-byte string handling
  • php-xml - XML processing
  • php-curl - URL handling
  • php-zip - Archive handling
  • php-bcmath - Arbitrary precision mathematics
  • php-intl - Internationalization

🔧 Prerequisites

• Linux-based operating system (see supported distributions)
• Root privileges (sudo access)
• Active internet connection
• Minimum 1GB RAM (2GB+ recommended)
• At least 2GB free disk space

📥 Quick Installation

One-Line Install (Recommended)

# Download and run the installer
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/itsredbull/lemp-auto-installer/main/install_lemp.sh | sudo bash

Manual Installation

# Download the script
wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/itsredbull/lemp-auto-installer/main/install_lemp.sh

# Make it executable
chmod +x install_lemp.sh

# Run with sudo
sudo ./install_lemp.sh

📋 Installation Process

The installer automatically performs these steps:

1. System Detection - Identifies your Linux distribution
2. System Update - Updates package repositories and system
3. Nginx Installation - Installs and configures web server
4. MariaDB Setup - Installs database server with secure configuration
5. PHP Installation - Installs latest PHP version with essential extensions
6. Service Configuration - Enables and starts all services
7. Test Page Creation - Creates welcome and PHP info pages
8. Verification - Tests all components are working

📊 Logging & Monitoring

All installation activities are logged to /LEMPinstall.log:

# View installation log
sudo cat /LEMPinstall.log

# Monitor installation progress
sudo tail -f /LEMPinstall.log

🔍 Post-Installation

Access Your Server

After installation, access your web server:

# Your server will be available at:
http://YOUR_SERVER_IP/

# PHP info page:
http://YOUR_SERVER_IP/info.php

Important Information

• MariaDB root password is randomly generated and saved in /LEMPinstall.log
• Nginx is configured to serve files from /var/www/html/
• PHP-FPM is configured to work with Nginx
• All services start automatically on boot

Find Your Server IP

# Get your server's IP address
hostname -I | awk '{print $1}'

# Or use:
ip addr show | grep 'inet ' | grep -v '127.0.0.1' | awk '{print $2}' | cut -d/ -f1

🔐 Security Notes

• MariaDB root password is automatically generated (16 characters)
• PHP info page (/info.php) should be removed in production
• Consider setting up SSL/TLS certificates for HTTPS
• Firewall configuration may be needed (ports 80, 443)

🛠️ Configuration Files

Key configuration files locations:

# Nginx
/etc/nginx/nginx.conf
/etc/nginx/sites-available/default

# PHP
/etc/php/*/fpm/php.ini
/etc/php/*/fpm/pool.d/www.conf

# MariaDB
/etc/mysql/mariadb.conf.d/50-server.cnf

🔧 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Services not starting:

# Check service status
sudo systemctl status nginx
sudo systemctl status mariadb
sudo systemctl status php-fpm

# Restart services
sudo systemctl restart nginx mariadb php-fpm

Permission issues:

# Fix web directory permissions
sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/
sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/html/

Database connection issues:

# Find MariaDB root password in log
sudo grep "MariaDB Root Password" /LEMPinstall.log

# Test database connection
mysql -u root -p

Getting Help

• Check installation log: /LEMPinstall.log
• Review service logs: journalctl -u nginx / journalctl -u mariadb
• Open an issue on GitHub

🏗️ Development & Testing

Test Your Installation

# Test Nginx
curl -I http://localhost

# Test PHP
php -v

# Test MariaDB
sudo systemctl status mariadb

Custom Configuration

After installation, you can customize:

• Virtual hosts in /etc/nginx/sites-available/
• PHP settings in /etc/php/*/fpm/php.ini
• Database settings in MariaDB configuration files

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Areas for improvement:

• Add support for additional Linux distributions
• Implement SSL/TLS certificate automation (Let's Encrypt)
• Add WordPress/Laravel quick setup options
• Create uninstall script
• Add backup/restore functionality
• Implement monitoring tools integration

How to Contribute

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request

📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

⚡ Performance Tips

• PHP-FPM: Already optimized for better performance than mod_php
• Nginx: Configured with sensible defaults for small to medium sites
• MariaDB: Consider running mysql_secure_installation for production
• Caching: Consider adding Redis or Memcached for better performance

🔗 Related Projects

• Docker Auto-Installer - Automated Docker installation

⭐ Show Your Support

If this installer helped you set up your LEMP stack:

• Give it a ⭐ star on GitHub
• Share it with fellow developers
• Contribute improvements
• Report issues and suggest features

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