How to Install MySQL and phpMyAdmin on Ubuntu (with Monitoring)
MySQL and phpMyAdmin are the go-to combo for managing databases in web projects. Whether you're building something serious or just tinkering, self-hosting your own stack gives you full control — and it’s easier than you think. In this guide, I’ll show you how to: Install MySQL on Ubuntu Secure your database Set up phpMyAdmin Add real uptime monitoring — so you know when something breaks
MySQL and phpMyAdmin are the go-to combo for managing databases in web projects.
Whether you're building something serious or just tinkering, self-hosting your own stack gives you full control — and it’s easier than you think.
In this guide, I’ll show you how to:
- Install MySQL on Ubuntu
- Secure your database
- Set up phpMyAdmin
- Add real uptime monitoring — so you know when something breaks
