XAMPP is a free and open-source cross-platform web server solution stack package developed by Apache Friends. It consists of Apache HTTP Server, MariaDB, and interpreters for scripts written in PHP and Perl. XAMPP is widely used for web development, testing, and hosting on local machines.

Features of XAMPP:

• Easy-to-install package with Apache, MariaDB, PHP, and Perl.
• Platform-independent, supporting Windows, Linux, and macOS.
• Control panel for managing services like Apache, MySQL, and FileZilla.
• Pre-installed tools like phpMyAdmin for database management.

Run these command on your VM:
$ sudo apt update
$ sudo /opt/lampp/lampp start

To access xampp navigatetohttp://your_server_ip

Disclaimer: XAMPP is open-source software provided under the GNU General Public License (GPL). It is offered "as is," without any warranty, express or implied. Users are responsible for ensuring the ethical and legal use of XAMPP in their projects.