How to configure php and apache2 server

[manoindia2020]

I have installed php5-cli and apache2 server using apt-get install. wats the problem is tat if i run any php file in my browser.The browser asks me for downloading the file from local host.Can any one help me in fixing this.

[adityakavoor]

You were better off using tasksel


sudo tasksel

then select lamp server

[leg]

Isn't php-cli a program for parsing php from the command line. As stated above select lamp server and it should all be ok.