EasyApache 4 Interface – Clean and Simple Guide

Overview

This interface allows you to install, upgrade, and manage software packages such as Apache, PHP, and additional components using customizable profiles. These profiles act as templates that define which packages are installed or removed during provisioning.

Note: Packages typically begin with ea-. On Ubuntu systems, hyphens are used in names instead of underscores.

Only users with full system access can use this interface.

Main Sections

• Run System Update: Redirects you to update available system packages.
• Currently Installed Packages: View your active configuration, customize it, or save it as a reusable profile.
• Available Profiles: Browse predefined profiles ready for installation.
• Upload a Profile: Add your own configuration via file upload or URL.

Creating and Saving a Profile

1. Click Convert to Profile to save your current package list.
2. Enter a profile name and optionally a description and tags.
3. The new profile will be stored in:

   /etc/.../ea4/profiles/custom

4. You can also click Save as Profile during customization at any time.

Uploading a Profile

You can upload a profile either from your local machine (JSON file) or by entering a direct URL. Once uploaded, it becomes available for provisioning.

Provisioning a Profile

1. Select a profile and click Provision.
2. The system will display a summary of packages that will be installed, removed, or upgraded.
3. Review the changes and click Provision to apply.
4. Once done, click Finish to complete the process.

Command Line Option

In addition to the web interface, you can also manage profiles and packages using command-line tools. For example:

yum install ea-apache24

Summary

• Use profiles to manage Apache, PHP, and other packages efficiently
• Create custom configurations and save them for future use
• Upload or select profiles and apply them in one click
• Optional command-line tools give extra control