This Azure-based virtual machine comes pre-configured with an Ubuntu 20.04 LTS image that is installed with the latest versions of apache2, mysql server, and php.

This LAMP stack image helps in the development of high performing websites built on Ubuntu 20.04 OS and the latest versions of apache2, mysql server and PHP. The LAMP stack is a popular open-source web development platform consisting of four main components: Linux, Apache, MySQL (or MariaDB), and PHP (or Perl/Python), together forming a robust foundation for web development. Linux provides a stable operating environment, while Apache serves as the web server software, handling HTTP requests. MySQL functions as the relational database management system for data storage and retrieval, and PHP serves as the server-side scripting language for dynamic web content. Together, these components offer a versatile, scalable, and cost-effective solution for building and deploying a wide range of web applications, from simple websites to complex e-commerce platforms, with an active open-source community ensuring continuous support and development.

It is recommended to run the following security script that comes pre-installed with MySQL. This script will prompt, and remove some insecure default settings and lock down access to your database system:

• sudo mysql_secure_installation