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[zaasmi]

@Hire-Train-VA said in Here’s a step-by-step guide to upgrade PHP to version 8.2 on Ubuntu::

@zaasmi said in Here’s a step-by-step guide to upgrade PHP to version 8.2 on Ubuntu::

sudo a2enmod php8.2

ERROR: Module php8.2 does not exist!

sudo apt-get install libapache2-mod-php8.2

[khattak]

Composer detected issues in your platform: Your Composer dependencies require a PHP version “>= 8.2.0”.

[zaasmi]

@khattak said in Here’s a step-by-step guide to upgrade PHP to version 8.2 on Ubuntu::

Composer detected issues in your platform: Your Composer dependencies require a PHP version “>= 8.2.0”.

This error occurs because the current PHP version on your system is lower than the required version (PHP 8.2.0 or higher). To resolve this, follow these steps:

Step 1: Verify PHP Version

Run the following command to check the currently active PHP version:

php -v

If the PHP version is below 8.2, you need to upgrade it.

Step 2: Upgrade to PHP 8.2

Follow the steps to install PHP 8.2 if it’s not already installed:

1. Add the PHP Repository (if not added yet):

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ondrej/php -y
sudo apt update

2. Install PHP 8.2:

sudo apt install php8.2 php8.2-cli php8.2-fpm -y

3. Switch to PHP 8.2:
Use update-alternatives to set PHP 8.2 as the default version:

sudo update-alternatives --set php /usr/bin/php8.2
sudo update-alternatives --set phpize /usr/bin/phpize8.2
sudo update-alternatives --set php-config /usr/bin/php-config8.2

4. Verify PHP Version:
Confirm that PHP 8.2 is now active:

php -v

Step 3: Update Composer

After upgrading PHP, update Composer to ensure it recognizes the new PHP version:

composer self-update

Step 4: Clear Composer Cache

Clear Composer’s cache to avoid using cached dependencies:

composer clear-cache

Step 5: Reinstall Dependencies

Navigate to your project directory and reinstall Composer dependencies:

composer install

Step 6: Test Your Application

Run your application to ensure everything is working correctly with PHP 8.2.

If Issues Persist
1. Check PHP Configuration:
Ensure the PHP CLI version matches the web server version:

which php
php -v

2. Restart Web Server:
If using Apache or Nginx, restart the server to load the new PHP version:

sudo systemctl restart apache2
sudo systemctl restart nginx

3. Check Composer Platform Config:
If your composer.json file specifies a PHP version, ensure it’s compatible:

"config": {
    "platform": {
        "php": "8.2.0"
    }
}

Update the file, then run:

composer update

Now your project should be compatible with PHP 8.2 and Composer. Let me know if you encounter further issues!

[khattak]

@zaasmi said in Here’s a step-by-step guide to upgrade PHP to version 8.2 on Ubuntu::

composer self-update

zsh: command not found: composer

[zaasmi]

To upgrade Apache to version 2.4.58 on Ubuntu 22.04, follow these step-by-step instructions:

Step 1: Check the Current Apache Version

Verify the installed Apache version.

apache2 -v

If it is below 2.4.58, proceed with the upgrade.

Step 2: Update System Packages

Update your system to ensure all existing packages are up to date.

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 3: Add a Third-Party PPA (If Required)

Ubuntu’s official repositories may not have Apache 2.4.58. Use a reliable third-party PPA or compile from the source.

Add Ondřej Surý’s PPA (Popular for Apache Builds):
1. Install necessary tools:

sudo apt install software-properties-common -y

2. Add the PPA:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ondrej/apache2 -y

3. Update the package list:

sudo apt update

Step 4: Install Apache 2.4.58

1. Install or upgrade Apache:

sudo apt install apache2 -y

2. Confirm the installed version:

apache2 -v

Step 5: Enable Necessary Apache Modules

Enable commonly used modules based on your application’s requirements.

sudo a2enmod rewrite ssl headers proxy proxy_http
sudo systemctl restart apache2

Step 6: Adjust Configuration Files
1. Update any custom configurations in /etc/apache2/ to ensure compatibility with the new version.
2. Test your configuration for errors:

sudo apache2ctl configtest

Step 7: Restart Apache

After completing the upgrade and configurations, restart Apache to apply changes.

sudo systemctl restart apache2

Step 8: Verify the Upgrade

1. Check Apache’s status:

sudo systemctl status apache2

2. Access the default web page in your browser to ensure Apache is running:

http://your-server-ip/

Alternative: Compile Apache 2.4.58 from Source

If the PPA does not include the required version, you can compile Apache manually.

1. Install Build Tools:

sudo apt install build-essential libpcre3 libpcre3-dev libssl-dev -y

2. Download Apache Source:
   Visit the Apache HTTP Server download page and download version 2.4.58.
   Example:

wget https://downloads.apache.org/httpd/httpd-2.4.58.tar.gz

3. Extract and Build:

tar -xzf httpd-2.4.58.tar.gz
cd httpd-2.4.58
./configure --enable-so --enable-ssl --with-included-apr
make
sudo make install

4. Verify Installation:

/usr/local/apache2/bin/httpd -v

Step 9: Secure Apache
1. Enable HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate.
2. Harden Apache by disabling unnecessary modules and hiding server tokens.

Let me know if you’d like additional help configuring Apache or troubleshooting the installation!

[Fatima Sabir]

ubuntu shows v php8.2.0 but info.php is still shows 8.1

[zaasmi]

@Fatima-Sabir said in Here’s a step-by-step guide to upgrade PHP to version 8.2 on Ubuntu::

ubuntu shows v php8.2.0 but info.php is still shows 8.1

sudo apt install lsb-release apt-transport-https ca-certificates software-properties-common -y
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ondrej/php
sudo apt update
sudo apt install php8.2

[Furqan]

how to install unzip ubuntu?

[zaasmi]

@Furqan said in Here’s a step-by-step guide to upgrade PHP to version 8.2 on Ubuntu::

how to install unzip ubuntu?

To install unzip on Ubuntu, follow these steps:

Step 1: Update System Packages

Always ensure your system packages are up to date.

sudo apt update

Step 2: Install unzip

Install the unzip package using the following command:

sudo apt install unzip -y

Step 3: Verify Installation

Check if unzip is installed by verifying its version:

unzip -v

If installed successfully, it will display the unzip version and related details.

Step 4: Use unzip

You can now use unzip to extract .zip files. For example:

unzip filename.zip

• To extract to a specific directory:

unzip filename.zip -d /path/to/destination

• To list the contents of a zip file without extracting:

unzip -l filename.zip

That’s it! You now have unzip installed and ready to use on Ubuntu.