Server Setup & Deployment Guide

Reinstalling the Server

Use the Strato control panel to reinstall Ubuntu 22.04, set a strong root password, and add your SSH public key.

• Reinstalling the Server
• Creating an SSH Key with PuTTYgen

Firewall and Security Setup

Configure UFW firewall to allow HTTP, HTTPS, and SSH ports. Disable root SSH login, add a non-root user, install fail2ban and unattended-upgrades for security.

• Firewall Configuration & Security

Web Server and Software Installation

Install Apache, PHP 8.3, MySQL, PhpMyAdmin and configure them for your web projects.

• MySQL & Web Server Setup

Deploying GitHub Projects

Generate SSH keys for GitHub, add keys to your GitHub account, clone repositories to /var/www, and set proper file permissions and groups.

• GitHub Project Deployment
• Managing File Permissions & Groups

Composer and Frontend Setup

Install Composer and Node.js, run Laravel commands, and configure Apache virtual hosts.

• Composer & Frontend Tools

HTTPS Setup with Certbot

Use Certbot to obtain and install SSL certificates, enabling HTTPS on your domains.

• Domain Management & HTTPS Setup

Accessing MySQL Remotely via SSH Tunnel

Create SSH tunnels for local database access without exposing MySQL publicly.

• MySQL Remote Access

Domain Management on Strato Server

Add new websites, configure Apache virtual hosts, manage permissions, and secure your domains with HTTPS.

• Domain Management

For detailed steps, visit the linked sections or ask for specific instructions.