Can I run other software on my Ubuntu/BookStack server? #610

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OVERLORD · 2026-02-04T21:25:13+03:00

OVERLORD commented

2026-02-04 21:25:13 +03:00

Originally created by @dbc74 on GitHub (Mar 23, 2018).

Hello,
I am familiar with Ubuntu and Apache, but this is the first time I've ever used Nginx. I used the installation script and everything is working GREAT!!

My question is this, should I avoid using this server for anything other than BookStack? I attempted to install phpMyAdmin and it did't connect correctly, so I purged it and stopped. I would like to be able to create some php/mysql forms and use those outside of Bookstack if possible.

Thanks in advance!
DC

Originally created by @dbc74 on GitHub (Mar 23, 2018). Hello, I am _familiar_ with Ubuntu and Apache, but this is the first time I've ever used Nginx. I used the installation script and everything is working GREAT!! My question is this, should I avoid using this server for anything other than BookStack? I attempted to install phpMyAdmin and it did't connect correctly, so I purged it and stopped. I would like to be able to create some php/mysql forms and use those outside of Bookstack if possible. Thanks in advance! DC

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2026-02-04 21:25:22 +03:00

OVERLORD commented

2026-02-04 21:25:25 +03:00

@ssddanbrown commented on GitHub (Mar 23, 2018):

Hi @dbc74, There's no reason why you cannot run other software on the server.

If you are installing PHP applications, such as phpmyadmin via the system package manager you may run into problems as many of these are likely to be configured to use Apache by default which will clash with nginx but they can still be installed, May just require some more manual setup and nginx learning.

Have a search for Ubuntu <version> nginx phpymadmin install guide. If you have trouble feel free to ask for more guidance here.

Just remember to backup beforehand before playing around.

@ssddanbrown commented on GitHub (Mar 23, 2018): Hi @dbc74, There's no reason why you cannot run other software on the server. If you are installing PHP applications, such as phpmyadmin via the system package manager you may run into problems as many of these are likely to be configured to use Apache by default which will clash with nginx but they can still be installed, May just require some more manual setup and nginx learning. Have a search for `Ubuntu <version> nginx phpymadmin install guide`. If you have trouble feel free to ask for more guidance here. Just remember to backup beforehand before playing around.

OVERLORD commented

2026-02-04 21:25:34 +03:00

@dbc74 commented on GitHub (Mar 23, 2018):

Good to know, I'll give it a go on my test system and see what I come up
with.

Thanks for the prompt response!

DC

On Fri, Mar 23, 2018 at 11:52 AM, Dan Brown notifications@github.com
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Hi @dbc74 http:///dbc74, There's no reason why you cannot run other
software on the server.

If you are installing PHP applications, such as phpmyadmin via the system
package manager you may run into problems as many of these are likely to be
configured to use Apache by default which will clash with nginx but they
can still be installed, May just require some more manual setup and nginx
learning.

Have a search for Ubuntu nginx phpymadmin install guide. If you
have trouble feel free to ask for more guidance here.

Just remember to backup beforehand before playing around.

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@dbc74 commented on GitHub (Mar 23, 2018): Good to know, I'll give it a go on my test system and see what I come up with. Thanks for the prompt response! DC On Fri, Mar 23, 2018 at 11:52 AM, Dan Brown <notifications@github.com> wrote: > Hi @dbc74 <http:///dbc74>, There's no reason why you cannot run other > software on the server. > > If you are installing PHP applications, such as phpmyadmin via the system > package manager you may run into problems as many of these are likely to be > configured to use Apache by default which will clash with nginx but they > can still be installed, May just require some more manual setup and nginx > learning. > > Have a search for Ubuntu <version> nginx phpymadmin install guide. If you > have trouble feel free to ask for more guidance here. > > Just remember to backup beforehand before playing around. > > — > You are receiving this because you were mentioned. > Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub > <https://github.com/BookStackApp/BookStack/issues/762#issuecomment-375765900>, > or mute the thread > <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AjuwfaUtLfbRgvZzfqtvhhrxnELp2C03ks5thURqgaJpZM4S5B1f> > . >

OVERLORD commented

2026-02-04 21:25:41 +03:00

@ssddanbrown commented on GitHub (Aug 12, 2018):

Closing as believed to be resolved

@ssddanbrown commented on GitHub (Aug 12, 2018): Closing as believed to be resolved

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