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diff --git a/...metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/install_env_web_dev_on_vps/guide.en-asia.md b/...metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/install_env_web_dev_on_vps/guide.en-asia.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "How to install a web development environment on a VPS or a dedicated server"
 excerpt: "Find out how to install a web development environment on a VPS or an OVHcloud dedicated server"
-updated: 2024-03-13
+updated: 2025-10-15
 ---
 
 ## Objective
@@ -22,24 +22,38 @@ If you would like to install a CMS (**C**ontent **M**anagement **S**ystem) on yo
 
 ## Requirements
 
-- A [VPS] solution (https://www.ovhcloud.com/asia/vps) or a [dedicated server](/links/bare-metal/bare-metal) in your [OVHcloud Control Panel](/links/manager)
+- A [VPS] solution (/links/bare-metal/vps) or a [dedicated server](/links/bare-metal/bare-metal) in your [OVHcloud Control Panel](/links/manager)
 - Administrative (sudo) access to your server via SSH
 
 ## Instructions
 
 Log in to your VPS via SSH with your username and password.
 
+### Update the package index
+
+Before installing the components, update the package list:
+
+```bash
+sudo apt update
+```
+
+Apply the available updates:
+
+```bash
+sudo apt -y upgrade
+```
+
 ### Install PHP
 
 Install PHP:
 
-```sh
-sudo apt install php php-cli php-mysql php-xml php-gd php-curl -y
+```bash
+sudo apt install -y php php-cli php-fpm php-xml php-gd php-curl
 ```
 
 To check that PHP is installed properly, enter the following command:
 
-```sh
+```bash
 sudo php -v
 ```
 
@@ -56,13 +70,13 @@ If PHP is correctly installed, you should see this message:
 
 Install Nginx:
 
-```sh
+```bash
 sudo apt install nginx -y
 ```
 
 To verify that Nginx is installed properly, enter the following command:
 
-```sh
+```bash
 sudo nginx -v
 ```
 
@@ -76,28 +90,44 @@ If you have any queries, please refer to [Nginx official website](https://www.ng
 
 > [!primary]
 >
-> For this guide, we choose MariaDB, but you are free to install the DBMS of your choice.
->
-
-Install MariaDB:
-
-```sh
-sudo apt install mariadb-server -y
-```
-
-Secure and configure MariaDB:
-
-```sh
-sudo mysql_secure_installation
-```
-
-Set a password for your DBMS and follow the instructions on the screen. Once the MariaDB installation is complete, you should see the following message:
-
-![env dev web](images/success_msg_mariadb.png){.thumbnail}
+> Select the tab corresponding to the DBMS you want to use. The appropriate PHP extension will be installed in each case.
+
+> [!tabs]
+> MySQL / MariaDB
+>> Install MariaDB (or MySQL) and the associated PHP extension:
+>> 
+>> ```bash
+>> sudo apt install -y mariadb-server php-mysql
+>> ```
+>> 
+>> Secure the installation:
+>> 
+>> ```bash
+>> sudo mysql_secure_installation
+>> ```
+>> 
+>> Set a password for your DBMS and follow the on-screen instructions. Once the MariaDB (or MySQL) installation is complete, the following message should appear:
+>> 
+>> ![env dev web](images/success_msg_mariadb.png){.thumbnail}
+>>
+> PostgreSQL
+>> Install PostgreSQL and the corresponding PHP extension:
+>> 
+>> ```bash
+>> sudo apt install -y postgresql postgresql-contrib php-pgsql
+>> ```
+>> 
+>> Create a database and a user (example):
+>> 
+>> ```bash
+>> sudo -u postgres psql -c "CREATE DATABASE db_name;"
+>> sudo -u postgres psql -c "CREATE USER db_user WITH ENCRYPTED PASSWORD 'strong_password';"
+>> sudo -u postgres psql -c "GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON DATABASE db_name TO db_user;"
+>> ```
 
 ### Conclusion
 
-You have just installed PHP, an Nginx server and MariaDB DBMS. You now have a functional web development environment on your VPS or OVHcloud dedicated server. If you wish, you can now install the CMS (**C**ontent **M**anagement **S**ystem) of your choice, such as WordPress. To find out more, please read the guides “[How to install WordPress with WP-CLI on a VPS or a dedicated server](/pages/bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/install_wordpress_site_on_vps)” and “[How to install WordPress with Docker on a VPS or a dedicated server](/pages/bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/install_wordpress_docker_on_vps)”.
+You have just installed PHP, an Nginx server, and a DBMS (MariaDB/MySQL or PostgreSQL). You now have a functional web development environment on your VPS or OVHcloud dedicated server. If you wish, you can now install the CMS (**C**ontent **M**anagement **S**ystem) of your choice, such as WordPress. To find out more, please read the guides “[How to install WordPress with WP-CLI on a VPS or a dedicated server](/pages/bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/install_wordpress_site_on_vps)” and “[How to install WordPress with Docker on a VPS or a dedicated server](/pages/bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/install_wordpress_docker_on_vps)”.
 
 For some general tips on securing a GNU/Linux-based server, see our guides:
 

diff --git a/...e_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/install_env_web_dev_on_vps/guide.en-au.md b/...e_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/install_env_web_dev_on_vps/guide.en-au.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "How to install a web development environment on a VPS or a dedicated server"
 excerpt: "Find out how to install a web development environment on a VPS or an OVHcloud dedicated server"
-updated: 2024-03-13
+updated: 2025-10-15
 ---
 
 ## Objective
@@ -29,17 +29,31 @@ If you would like to install a CMS (**C**ontent **M**anagement **S**ystem) on yo
 
 Log in to your VPS via SSH with your username and password.
 
+### Update the package index
+
+Before installing the components, update the package list:
+
+```bash
+sudo apt update
+```
+
+Apply the available updates:
+
+```bash
+sudo apt -y upgrade
+```
+
 ### Install PHP
 
 Install PHP:
 
-```sh
-sudo apt install php php-cli php-mysql php-xml php-gd php-curl -y
+```bash
+sudo apt install -y php php-cli php-fpm php-xml php-gd php-curl
 ```
 
 To check that PHP is installed properly, enter the following command:
 
-```sh
+```bash
 sudo php -v
 ```
 
@@ -56,13 +70,13 @@ If PHP is correctly installed, you should see this message:
 
 Install Nginx:
 
-```sh
+```bash
 sudo apt install nginx -y
 ```
 
 To verify that Nginx is installed properly, enter the following command:
 
-```sh
+```bash
 sudo nginx -v
 ```
 
@@ -76,28 +90,44 @@ If you have any queries, please refer to [Nginx official website](https://www.ng
 
 > [!primary]
 >
-> For this guide, we choose MariaDB, but you are free to install the DBMS of your choice.
->
-
-Install MariaDB:
-
-```sh
-sudo apt install mariadb-server -y
-```
-
-Secure and configure MariaDB:
-
-```sh
-sudo mysql_secure_installation
-```
-
-Set a password for your DBMS and follow the instructions on the screen. Once the MariaDB installation is complete, you should see the following message:
-
-![env dev web](images/success_msg_mariadb.png){.thumbnail}
+> Select the tab corresponding to the DBMS you want to use. The appropriate PHP extension will be installed in each case.
+
+> [!tabs]
+> MySQL / MariaDB
+>> Install MariaDB (or MySQL) and the associated PHP extension:
+>> 
+>> ```bash
+>> sudo apt install -y mariadb-server php-mysql
+>> ```
+>> 
+>> Secure the installation:
+>> 
+>> ```bash
+>> sudo mysql_secure_installation
+>> ```
+>> 
+>> Set a password for your DBMS and follow the on-screen instructions. Once the MariaDB (or MySQL) installation is complete, the following message should appear:
+>> 
+>> ![env dev web](images/success_msg_mariadb.png){.thumbnail}
+>>
+> PostgreSQL
+>> Install PostgreSQL and the corresponding PHP extension:
+>> 
+>> ```bash
+>> sudo apt install -y postgresql postgresql-contrib php-pgsql
+>> ```
+>> 
+>> Create a database and a user (example):
+>> 
+>> ```bash
+>> sudo -u postgres psql -c "CREATE DATABASE db_name;"
+>> sudo -u postgres psql -c "CREATE USER db_user WITH ENCRYPTED PASSWORD 'strong_password';"
+>> sudo -u postgres psql -c "GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON DATABASE db_name TO db_user;"
+>> ```
 
 ### Conclusion
 
-You have just installed PHP, an Nginx server and MariaDB DBMS. You now have a functional web development environment on your VPS or OVHcloud dedicated server. If you wish, you can now install the CMS (**C**ontent **M**anagement **S**ystem) of your choice, such as WordPress. To find out more, please read the guides “[How to install WordPress with WP-CLI on a VPS or a dedicated server](/pages/bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/install_wordpress_site_on_vps)” and “[How to install WordPress with Docker on a VPS or a dedicated server](/pages/bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/install_wordpress_docker_on_vps)”.
+You have just installed PHP, an Nginx server, and a DBMS (MariaDB/MySQL or PostgreSQL). You now have a functional web development environment on your VPS or OVHcloud dedicated server. If you wish, you can now install the CMS (**C**ontent **M**anagement **S**ystem) of your choice, such as WordPress. To find out more, please read the guides “[How to install WordPress with WP-CLI on a VPS or a dedicated server](/pages/bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/install_wordpress_site_on_vps)” and “[How to install WordPress with Docker on a VPS or a dedicated server](/pages/bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/install_wordpress_docker_on_vps)”.
 
 For some general tips on securing a GNU/Linux-based server, see our guides:
 

diff --git a/...e_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/install_env_web_dev_on_vps/guide.en-ca.md b/...e_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/install_env_web_dev_on_vps/guide.en-ca.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "How to install a web development environment on a VPS or a dedicated server"
 excerpt: "Find out how to install a web development environment on a VPS or an OVHcloud dedicated server"
-updated: 2024-03-13
+updated: 2025-10-15
 ---
 
 ## Objective
@@ -29,17 +29,31 @@ If you would like to install a CMS (**C**ontent **M**anagement **S**ystem) on yo
 
 Log in to your VPS via SSH with your username and password.
 
+### Update the package index
+
+Before installing the components, update the package list:
+
+```bash
+sudo apt update
+```
+
+Apply the available updates:
+
+```bash
+sudo apt -y upgrade
+```
+
 ### Install PHP
 
 Install PHP:
 
-```sh
-sudo apt install php php-cli php-mysql php-xml php-gd php-curl -y
+```bash
+sudo apt install -y php php-cli php-fpm php-xml php-gd php-curl
 ```
 
 To check that PHP is installed properly, enter the following command:
 
-```sh
+```bash
 sudo php -v
 ```
 
@@ -56,13 +70,13 @@ If PHP is correctly installed, you should see this message:
 
 Install Nginx:
 
-```sh
+```bash
 sudo apt install nginx -y
 ```
 
 To verify that Nginx is installed properly, enter the following command:
 
-```sh
+```bash
 sudo nginx -v
 ```
 
@@ -76,28 +90,44 @@ If you have any queries, please refer to [Nginx official website](https://www.ng
 
 > [!primary]
 >
-> For this guide, we choose MariaDB, but you are free to install the DBMS of your choice.
->
-
-Install MariaDB:
-
-```sh
-sudo apt install mariadb-server -y
-```
-
-Secure and configure MariaDB:
-
-```sh
-sudo mysql_secure_installation
-```
-
-Set a password for your DBMS and follow the instructions on the screen. Once the MariaDB installation is complete, you should see the following message:
-
-![env dev web](images/success_msg_mariadb.png){.thumbnail}
+> Select the tab corresponding to the DBMS you want to use. The appropriate PHP extension will be installed in each case.
+
+> [!tabs]
+> MySQL / MariaDB
+>> Install MariaDB (or MySQL) and the associated PHP extension:
+>> 
+>> ```bash
+>> sudo apt install -y mariadb-server php-mysql
+>> ```
+>> 
+>> Secure the installation:
+>> 
+>> ```bash
+>> sudo mysql_secure_installation
+>> ```
+>> 
+>> Set a password for your DBMS and follow the on-screen instructions. Once the MariaDB (or MySQL) installation is complete, the following message should appear:
+>> 
+>> ![env dev web](images/success_msg_mariadb.png){.thumbnail}
+>>
+> PostgreSQL
+>> Install PostgreSQL and the corresponding PHP extension:
+>> 
+>> ```bash
+>> sudo apt install -y postgresql postgresql-contrib php-pgsql
+>> ```
+>> 
+>> Create a database and a user (example):
+>> 
+>> ```bash
+>> sudo -u postgres psql -c "CREATE DATABASE db_name;"
+>> sudo -u postgres psql -c "CREATE USER db_user WITH ENCRYPTED PASSWORD 'strong_password';"
+>> sudo -u postgres psql -c "GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON DATABASE db_name TO db_user;"
+>> ```
 
 ### Conclusion
 
-You have just installed PHP, an Nginx server and MariaDB DBMS. You now have a functional web development environment on your VPS or OVHcloud dedicated server. If you wish, you can now install the CMS (**C**ontent **M**anagement **S**ystem) of your choice, such as WordPress. To find out more, please read the guides “[How to install WordPress with WP-CLI on a VPS or a dedicated server](/pages/bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/install_wordpress_site_on_vps)” and “[How to install WordPress with Docker on a VPS or a dedicated server](/pages/bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/install_wordpress_docker_on_vps)”.
+You have just installed PHP, an Nginx server, and a DBMS (MariaDB/MySQL or PostgreSQL). You now have a functional web development environment on your VPS or OVHcloud dedicated server. If you wish, you can now install the CMS (**C**ontent **M**anagement **S**ystem) of your choice, such as WordPress. To find out more, please read the guides “[How to install WordPress with WP-CLI on a VPS or a dedicated server](/pages/bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/install_wordpress_site_on_vps)” and “[How to install WordPress with Docker on a VPS or a dedicated server](/pages/bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/install_wordpress_docker_on_vps)”.
 
 For some general tips on securing a GNU/Linux-based server, see our guides: