LAMP Stack Automation Script

This script automates the installation of the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP) on Red Hat servers. It includes the installation of expect to answer mysql_secure_installation prompts. The script also includes the configuration of firewall to open port 80. Usage

Make the script executable by running chmod +x lamp_install_rhel
Run the script with ./lamp_install_rhel

What the script does

Installs Apache web server if not already installed
Installs MariaDB server if not already installed
Starts the MariaDB service
Installs expect if not already installed
Runs the mysql_secure_installation script with expect
Installs PHP and related packages if not already installed
Starts the Apache service
Configures firewall to open port 80

Please note that the script assumes that you are running it with sufficient permissions (e.g. as a root user) to install packages and configure services. Future plans

This script is designed for Red Hat servers, but will be expanded to support other distros such as Ubuntu.