Web Server Setup Scripts

This repository contains scripts to set up a web server on an Azure Compute instance running Ubuntu Minimal Server 24.04. The setup includes Apache, Nginx, MySQL, PHP 8.3, Let's Encrypt SSL certificates, and WordPress. The project has evolved through several versions, incorporating new features and improvements at each step.

Versions

Version 1: Initial Setup Script

• Features:

  • Prompts for domain name or IP address, email for SSL certificate registration, and whether to request a wildcard SSL certificate.
  • Updates and upgrades the system.
  • Installs Apache2, MySQL Server, and PHP 8.3 with necessary modules.
  • Configures Apache to serve a simple PHP info page.

• Files:

  • setup_server.sh
  • sse.php
  • index.html

Version 2: Added MySQL Secure Installation and Real-Time Output

• Features:

  • Adds secure installation of MySQL Server.
  • Implements Server-Sent Events (SSE) for real-time script output in the web interface.

• Files:

  • setup_server.sh
  • sse.php
  • index.html

Version 3: WordPress Setup with Secure wp-admin and SSL Configuration

• Features:

  • Downloads and sets up WordPress.
  • Creates a secure wp-config.php file with database credentials.
  • Enables SSL for the WordPress admin area.
  • Configures Apache to listen on port 8080 and Nginx as a reverse proxy with SSL.

• Files:

  • setup_server.sh
  • sse.php
  • index.html

Setup Instructions

Prerequisites

• An Azure Compute instance running Ubuntu Minimal Server 24.04.
• Domain name pointing to the server.
• SSH access to the server.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/web-server-setup-scripts.git
   cd web-server-setup-scripts

2. Make the setup script executable: chmod +x setup_server.sh

3. Open index.html in a web browser, fill in the required details, and run the script. The real-time output will be displayed on the web page.

   Usage Running the Setup Script Via Command Line:

bash Copy code ./setup_server.sh <yes|no> Replace with your domain, with your email address, and <yes|no> with whether you want a wildcard SSL certificate.

Via Web Interface: Open index.html in a web browser, enter your domain and email, select whether you want a wildcard SSL certificate, and submit the form. The output will be displayed in real-time on the web page.

Script Output The script provides real-time output updates using Server-Sent Events (SSE). The output can be viewed in the web interface.

Security Considerations The MySQL root password is kept blank during the secure installation. Adjust the script to set a strong password if needed. The wp-config.php file is configured to force SSL for the WordPress admin area. Contributions Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and create a pull request with your changes.

License This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments Inspired by the need to automate web server setups efficiently and securely. Thanks to the open-source community for providing essential tools and libraries. markdown Copy code

Usage Notes

• Replace https://github.com/your-username/web-server-setup-scripts.git with the actual URL of your GitHub repository.
• Ensure the repository includes all necessary files (setup_server.sh, sse.php, index.html) for each version.

This README.md provides a clear overview of the project, its evolution, and how to use it. It guides use