How to Install phpIPAM on Ubuntu Server Latest

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install phpIPAM on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the installation, make sure to have the following prerequisites fulfilled:

  • Ubuntu Server latest
  • Apache web server
  • MySQL server
  • PHP with the appropriate extensions installed

Step 1. Install Apache web server

To install the Apache web server, run the following command: 

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install apache2 -y

Once Apache web server is installed, proceed to the next step.

Step 2. Install PHP with the appropriate extensions

To install PHP with the appropriate extensions, run the following command:

sudo apt-get install php -y
sudo apt-get install php-curl php-gd php-mbstring php-xml php-mysql -y

Step 3. Install MySQL server

To install the MySQL server, run the following command: 

sudo apt-get install mysql-server -y

During the installation process, you will be prompted to set a password for the MySQL root user. Make sure to remember this password, as we will need it later.

Step 4. Download and install phpIPAM

To download the latest version of phpIPAM, run the following command:

sudo wget https://github.com/phpipam/phpipam/archive/master.zip

Once the download is complete, unzip the downloaded file and move it to the /var/www/html directory: 

sudo unzip master.zip -d /var/www/html/
cd /var/www/html/phpipam-master/
sudo mv * ../
cd ..
sudo rm -rf phpipam-master

Now, create a new MySQL database for phpIPAM by running the following commands: 

sudo mysql -u root -p
create database phpipam;
grant all privileges on phpipam.* to 'phpipam'@'localhost' identified by 'password';
flush privileges;
exit;

Make sure to replace the 'password' with a strong password of your choice.

Now, edit the config.php file located at /var/www/html/app/config/config.php and update the database settings: 

define('DB_HOST', 'localhost'); 
define('DB_NAME', 'phpipam');
define('DB_USER', 'phpipam');
define('DB_PASS', 'password');

Make sure to replace the 'password' with the one you set during MySQL installation.

Step 5. Configure Apache web server

To configure the Apache web server, edit the default virtual host configuration file: 

sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/000-default.conf

Add the following lines at the end of the file: 

Alias /phpipam /var/www/html

<Directory /var/www/html>
    Options Indexes FollowSymLinks MultiViews
    AllowOverride All
    Order allow,deny
    allow from all
</Directory>

Save the changes and exit the editor.

Now, restart the Apache web server: 

sudo systemctl restart apache2

Step 6. Access phpIPAM

Open a web browser and enter the following URL: 

http://your-server-ip/phpipam/

You should see the phpIPAM login page. Enter the default username and password: 

Username: admin
Password: ipamadmin

Once you have successfully logged in, you can change the default password and start using phpIPAM.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed phpIPAM on your Ubuntu server. You can now manage your IP addresses with ease using this powerful tool.