Install MySQL Database server in Ubuntu

February 15, 2012 in MySQL

Install MySQL Database server in Ubuntu / Debian

What is MySQL?

MySQL is most popular open source database. It is a high performance and reliable database and it is easy to use. MySQL runs on almost all known Operating Systems including Ubuntu.

How to install MySQL on Ubuntu 11.04

You can install MySQL Server from the terminal. Just type:

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Install Apache web server in Ubuntu

February 15, 2012 in Apache

Install Apache web server in Ubuntu / Debian

What is apache?

Apache is the most popular web server on the internet. It is highly configurable with third party modules, can run under several Operating Systems including Ubuntu and its very secure and stable. That is why more than 50% of websites currently running on the internet have an Apache server behind them.

How to install Apache on Ubuntu 11.04

You can install Apache2 from the Terminal by using:

$> sudo apt-get install apache2

when the installation is finished Apache is up and running and you can test that by point your web browser to http://localhost/

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