How to Install Nginx with PHP and MariaDB (LEMP Stack) with Opcache, Redis and Let’s Encrypt on Ubuntu

A LEMP software stack is a group of open-source software that is installed together to enable a server to host websites and apps. It is an acronym for Linux, ENginx server, MySQL (using MariaDB), and PHP.

In this guide, you will install a LEMP stack on a Fedora 32 based server. We will also install phpMyAdmin, Redis, Opcache, and Let’s Encrypt SSL.

Prerequisites

A server running Fedora 32.

A non-root sudo user.

Make sure everything is updated.

$ sudo dnf upgrade

Few packages that your system needs.

$ sudo dnf install wget curl nano -y

Some of these packages may already be installed on your system.

Disable SELinux.

$ sudo setenforce 0

Configure Firewall

The first step is to configure the firewall. Fedora server comes with Firewalld firewall preinstalled.

Check if the firewall is running.

$ sudo firewall-cmd --state

You should get the following output.

running

Set the default zone of the firewall to public.

$ sudo firewall-cmd --set-default-zone=public