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Deploy Laravel App on Linux

Test DevOps engineers on real Laravel deployment — not just Composer commands.

Install, configure, and deploy a PHP Laravel application on Linux using Apache. Secure environment files, configure proper permissions, and validate web accessibility on port 80.

⏱️ 90 min
📝 2 exercises
⭐ 5/5
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Real Environment: PHP, Laravel, Apache, Linux CLI, Composer
The Stack

Production-Grade Environment

Laravel

Laravel

PHP web framework deployed from scratch with Apache serving through the /public directory.

Apache
Apache
PHP
PHP
Linux
Linux
Role Relevancy

How this lab maps to your role

High Match95%

DevOps Engineer

Core

Good Match68%

Backend Developer

Relevant

Good Match55%

Platform Engineer

Relevant

Fair Match45%

System Administrator

Core

Fair Match38%

Full-Stack Developer

Supplementary

Technical Assessment Guide

Technical Assessment (Deploy Laravel App on Linux)

When to use this lab

  • ✓
    Hiring DevOps EngineersValidates the ability to deploy a PHP application from scratch on Linux, configure Apache correctly, and secure sensitive files.
  • ✓
    Screening System AdministratorsTests knowledge of web server configuration, file permission management, and service lifecycle on Linux.
  • ✓
    Evaluating Security AwarenessAssesses whether the candidate secures .env files, disables debug mode in production, and follows least-privilege access principles.

Skills Evaluated

Laravel DeployApache ConfigFile PermissionsEnv & Secrets
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this Laravel deployment lab involve?
You will install the full LAMP stack, create a Laravel project, configure Apache to serve from /public, secure the .env file with proper permissions, and validate the application loads on http://localhost.
How long does the Laravel deployment lab take?
The lab is designed for 45 minutes. This includes installing Apache, PHP, Composer, creating the Laravel app, configuring Apache, securing environment files, and validating the deployment.
What security practices are tested?
The lab evaluates .env file permission hardening (not world-readable), APP_DEBUG=false configuration, proper DocumentRoot pointing to /public, and ensuring Apache runs as non-root.
What happens if Apache is misconfigured?
You are expected to troubleshoot using Apache error logs, systemctl status, and Laravel logs. Common issues include wrong DocumentRoot, missing PHP modules, and incorrect file permissions.
Is this lab suitable for testing backend PHP developers?
Yes, this lab tests deployment and configuration skills. It is ideal for evaluating backend developers who need to understand server setup, environment management, and security practices.

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