LLSMP Stack

LLSMP Stack Hosting

One-Click LiteSpeed Hosting for PHP Websites & Applications

Launch a Linux cloud instance with LiteSpeed, MariaDB, and PHP prepared for your website or application. Skip the base-stack installation and start configuring your PHP project, database connections, and web-server settings.

Get full root access to customize your environment, with managed cloud support for eligible server-level tasks.

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One-Click Stack Deployment LiteSpeed-Based Web Server MariaDB & PHP Full Root Access Managed Cloud Support
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What Is LLSMP Stack Hosting?

LLSMP Stack Hosting provides a Linux server environment with LiteSpeed, MariaDB, and PHP for running websites and web applications. Linux provides the operating system, LiteSpeed handles web requests, PHP runs application code, and MariaDB stores application data.

AccuWeb.Cloud prepares the base stack through its one-click marketplace deployment. You then deploy your website or application and configure its files, database connections, domain, and application settings.

Note: A preconfigured stack is not the same as a preconfigured website. Your application code, content, and project-specific settings are added separately.

Layer 1
Linux
Layer 2
LiteSpeed
Layer 3
PHP
Layer 4
MariaDB

What Is Included with LLSMP Stack Hosting?

Start with the core software components of a LiteSpeed-based PHP environment already prepared on your cloud instance.

>_ Foundation

Linux

The operating-system foundation for your web server, PHP runtime, database, and supporting packages.

LS Web Server

LiteSpeed

The web server that receives browser requests and serves content or passes dynamic requests to PHP.

PHP Runtime

PHP

The runtime that executes compatible website and application code.

DB Database

MariaDB

The relational database used to store and retrieve application data.

Template Specifications

Maintained Marketplace Image
Linux OS Ubuntu OS 64-bit base environment
LiteSpeed Edition OpenLiteSpeed / Enterprise High-performance HTTP server
PHP Version PHP Latest supported runtime
MariaDB Version MariaDB LTS relational database

Software versions reflect the current marketplace image template and are updated periodically. Specific versions can be verified or customized upon deployment via full root access.

The signature of the stack

How LiteSpeed Handles PHP Website Requests

See how a request moves from a visitor’s browser through the web server, PHP application, and database.

Inbound Request Path (Steps 1–4)
Outbound Response Path (Steps 5–7)

Inbound Request Flow

From browser to database retrieval

01
Step 1 · Request Inbound

Visitor

Sends a request for a page or an API call over HTTP/HTTPS.

02
Step 2 · Request Web Server

LiteSpeed

Receives the request, serves static files, and passes dynamic requests to PHP.

03
Step 3 · Request Runtime

PHP Application

Runs your application code to build the response.

04
Step 4 · Data Database

MariaDB

Stores and returns relational data when the application asks for it.

Outbound Response Flow

From data processing back to visitor

05
Step 5 · Response Assembly

PHP Response

Your application assembles the response from your code and data.

06
Step 6 · Response HTTP/HTTPS

LiteSpeed

Sends the response back over HTTP/HTTPS.

07
Step 7 · Response Delivered

Visitor

Receives the page or API response.

Cycle Completed

Full request-to-response cycle processed through the LLSMP stack.

For a dynamic page, LiteSpeed passes the request to PHP. The application processes the request, reads or updates MariaDB when needed, and generates a response for the visitor.

When a compatible page cache is enabled, eligible requests may instead receive a cached response. This can avoid regenerating the same page through PHP and database queries.

Dynamic request:

Browser → LiteSpeed → PHP application → MariaDB when needed → Response

Eligible cache hit:

Browser → LiteSpeed cache → Cached response

Important note: Caching depends on the deployed edition, configuration, and application. Pages containing private or frequently changing information require appropriate cache rules.

This diagram explains how a request travels. It makes no claim about response times or performance gains.

Streamlined Marketplace Setup

One-Click LLSMP Stack Deployment

Prepare the server environment from the marketplace, then deploy and configure your PHP application.

  1. 01

    Select the LLSMP stack

    Choose the LLSMP marketplace template for a LiteSpeed-based PHP environment.

  2. 02

    Choose your cloud resources

    Select the available plan and region that suit your application and database requirements.

  3. 03

    Deploy the instance

    Provision the cloud instance using the prepared marketplace image.

  4. 04

    Access and configure the environment

    Connect using the supplied access details and review the server configuration.

  5. 05

    Deploy your application

    Upload application files, configure database access, connect your domain, and test the website before making it public.

One-click deployment prepares the base stack. It does not automatically import your existing website, migrate its database, or configure every application dependency.

One click prepares
  • Linux
  • LiteSpeed
  • MariaDB
  • PHP
You deploy and manage
  • Website or application code
  • Database content
  • Custom configuration
  • Third-party integrations

Why Choose LiteSpeed Hosting for PHP?

Choose a LiteSpeed-based stack when you want to run PHP applications with control over the web server, runtime configuration, and database environment.

The main benefit of this deployment is having the components prepared together while retaining the ability to configure the server around your application.

Web-server configuration

Configure the web server for your domains, application paths, and request-handling requirements.

PHP configuration

Adjust compatible PHP settings and extensions to match the application rather than treating every PHP project as identical.

Application-aware caching

Where supported and configured, use LiteSpeed caching with rules appropriate to your website’s public, private, and dynamic pages.

We make no speed comparisons against other web servers on this page. Real-world performance depends on your application code, database design, configuration and the Compute resources you choose.

What Can You Run on an LLSMP Stack?

Use an LLSMP environment for PHP projects that are compatible with the installed runtime, database, and web-server configuration.

PHP Websites

Run business websites and custom PHP sites with control over their server configuration.

Web Applications

Deploy database-driven applications with project-specific PHP settings and dependencies.

PHP APIs

Host application endpoints and services that use PHP to process requests.

Compatible CMS Platforms

Configure a CMS after checking its PHP, database, extension, and rewrite requirements.

Development & Staging

Test application changes in a separate environment before applying them to production.

Business Portals

Run compatible customer portals, internal tools, and business applications.

Application compatibility depends on the software versions, required extensions, configuration, and resources selected.

LLSMP vs LAMP vs LEMP: What's the Difference?

The main distinction is the web server used by each stack. Choose based on application compatibility and configuration requirements, not the stack name alone.

Comparison of LAMP, LEMP and LLSMP stacks on AccuWeb.Cloud
ConsiderationLAMPLEMPLLSMP
Web serverApacheNGINXLiteSpeed-based
Configuration focusApache configuration and modulesNGINX server blocks and request routingLiteSpeed configuration and PHP integration
When to consider itYour project expects an Apache-based environmentYour project is designed around NGINXYour project requires a LiteSpeed-based environment
Before deploymentCheck the template’s software versions and application requirementsCheck the template’s software versions and application requirementsCheck versions, LiteSpeed edition, licensing, and application requirements

The database and operating-system versions shown in this comparison should describe AccuWeb.Cloud’s actual marketplace images. They should not imply that every LAMP, LEMP, or LLSMP deployment uses those exact components.

For an existing application, review its rewrite rules, PHP extensions, database requirements, and caching behavior before choosing a different stack.

Full Root Access to Your LLSMP Server

Configure your web server, PHP environment, and database around the needs of your application.

Use root and SSH access to manage compatible packages, application files, PHP settings, database connections, scheduled tasks, and server logs.

Configure the environment for your domain, application paths, and required network access. Test significant changes before applying them to a production workload.

ssh root@your-instance
# connect to your instance
$ ssh root@your-instance
# check the PHP version and loaded modules
$ php -v
$ php -m
# check disk space for your application files
$ df -h
# list scheduled tasks
$ crontab -l

Illustrative commands. LiteSpeed file paths, service names and admin tools depend on the installed edition and image.

Server
  • Root access
  • SSH
  • LiteSpeed configuration
  • Virtual-host configuration
  • Firewall rules
  • Server logs
Runtime
  • PHP configuration
  • PHP extensions
  • Custom packages
Data & domains
  • MariaDB administration
  • Application files
  • SSL/domain configuration
  • Scheduled tasks

Application development: Keep customer application development separate from server administration: your team controls its code, content, integrations, and project-specific behavior.

Resource Scaling

Scale Your LLSMP Server as Your Website Grows

Review CPU, memory, and storage requirements as website traffic, PHP processing, and database activity change. Increase available resources when the current configuration no longer meets the workload’s needs.

Resource resizing may require an instance restart. Plan changes around your application’s availability requirements and confirm the supported resize options before proceeding.

LLSMP Hosting with 24/7 Managed Cloud Support

Keep control of your application while getting help with eligible server-level tasks.

Fully managed cloud support is included with AccuWeb.Cloud hosting plans. Our team assists with supported server configuration, security settings, troubleshooting, backup-related requests, and resource guidance within the published support scope.

AccuWeb.Cloud
  • Cloud infrastructure
  • Eligible managed-support assistance, within the defined service scope
  • Supported server configuration & security settings
You
  • Website content & updates
  • Application code & custom debugging
  • Databases
  • Custom configurations
  • Third-party software & licences

Website development, custom-code debugging, content updates, third-party software defects, and software licence fees are outside standard managed support. Requests involving unsupported software or advanced configuration require review.

See What Managed Support Includes →

LLSMP Backup & Recovery Options

Plan recovery for your server environment and application data using the backup services available with your configuration.

Included

Complimentary 7-Day Disaster Recovery Backup

Optional

Hourly Backup Policies

Optional

Daily Backup Policies

Optional

Weekly Backup Policies

Snapshots

Instance Snapshots

Snapshots

Volume Snapshots

Keep recovery options in place before changing application files, PHP settings, database configuration, or server software. Available backups and snapshots can help restore the environment to a valid recovery point.

Database recovery: Database recovery needs additional attention. An infrastructure backup should not be described as an application-consistent database backup unless the required database-aware process has been configured.

Pay-As-You-Go LLSMP Hosting

Choose hourly or monthly cloud billing according to how you plan to run your LLSMP environment.

For short-lived development or testing environments, compare the expected hourly cost with the available monthly option. For an always-on website, assess the total cost of the configuration, including any additional resources and software licences.

Compute billing is based on provisioned resources and their applicable billable time—not moment-to-moment CPU utilization. Check the billing rules for retained storage, IP addresses, and other resources before assuming all charges stop when an instance is stopped.

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