Implement an Apache Web Server with PHP Enabled

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Implement an Apache Web Server with PHP Enabled

This lab will help you to test your skills and knowledge of installing and configuring Apache server with PHP enabled. This hands-on lab can be taken by itself or as part of the LPIC-2: Linux Engineer Exam 202 preparation.

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Lab Info

Level

Intermediate

Last updated

Sep 24, 2025

Duration

1h 30m

Challenge

Install the Apache Web Server

Using the appropriate commands, install the Apache Web Server.
Challenge

Explore the Default Configuration

Examine the Apache configuration.
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Start and Test the Service and Access the Default Site

Using the appropriate commands, start the apache service and test for whether or not you can access the default website.

NOTE: You can use the external IP of the cloud server in your browser to test.
Challenge

Install the Appropriate Packages for Enabling PHP on Our Site

Install the packages required to enable PHP on the Apache server.
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Enable the Module Configuration

Using the required commands or changes to configuration files, enable the module configuration.
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Create a PHP Test File for Review

Create a php file for test use with the Apache server you installed.
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Add the PHP Module Configuration to Apache

Add the PHP module configuration to Apache.
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Restart the Apache Server and Test for PHP Being Displayed as Expected

Using the correct commands, restart Apache. Then test to see if PHP is displaying correctly.

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