Deploy LAMP Stack to Your VPS
The classic Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP stack - the foundation of millions of websites worldwide. Perfect for WordPress, Drupal, and traditional PHP applications.
Stack Components
Linux
Ubuntu or Debian server OS
Apache
World's most popular web server
PHP
Server-side scripting language
Why Self-Host LAMP?
Save 80-90% on hosting costs
Pay $5-20/mo for VPS instead of $50-500/mo for managed platforms
Complete data ownership
Your code, your data, your server - no vendor lock-in
Full control & customization
Install any package, configure any setting, scale as needed
Production-ready infrastructure
Docker, SSL, domains, CI/CD - all managed from one app
Perfect For
LAMP Benefits
- Battle-tested and stable - powering 30%+ of the web
- Massive community support and documentation
- Low resource requirements
- Easy to maintain and troubleshoot
- Wide hosting compatibility
Deploy LAMP with Server Compass
Server Compass provides all the tools you need to deploy and manage your LAMP applications
Docker Stack Wizard
Multi-step wizard walks you through deploying containerized applications. Choose source, configure settings, and deploy in minutes.
Template-Based Deployment
Choose from 100+ pre-built templates for databases, services, and development tools. Deploy popular stacks with one click.
Visual Domain Management
Add and configure domains with an intuitive UI. Built-in Traefik reverse proxy handles routing and load balancing.
Automatic SSL Certificates
Free SSL certificates from Let's Encrypt with automatic renewal. HTTPS for all your domains with zero configuration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A basic LAMP stack runs well on a VPS with 1GB RAM, 1 CPU core, and 20GB storage. For production WordPress or high-traffic sites, we recommend 2GB+ RAM. Server Compass helps you deploy LAMP on any VPS provider including DigitalOcean, Linode, or Hetzner.
Absolutely! LAMP powers over 30% of websites including WordPress (43% of all websites). It remains the most cost-effective and well-documented stack for PHP applications, CMS platforms, and traditional web hosting.
Server Compass automatically configures SSL certificates, firewall rules, and secure PHP settings. We also set up fail2ban for brute-force protection and configure proper file permissions for Apache.
Yes! This variation is called LEMP (Linux, Nginx, MySQL, PHP). Server Compass supports both configurations. Nginx often provides better performance for static files and high-concurrency scenarios.
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