[RESOLVED] Developing PHP & MySQL on WindowsXP

[gilly914]

Hey There,

I wasn't here for quite a while... so here goes...

I used to develop websites, a while back on my computer... I remember I always had problems installing the PHP, MySQL and Apache Server on windows and having it all work together...

I finally found, thanks to this forum, an installation package called WAMP Server that installs all you need (Apache, PHP, MySQL) to develop and run PHP scripts with database integration on your computer...

It worked pretty good, but wasn't that comfortable to use...
It also had some bugs that annoyed me every once in a while...

I wanted to know if theres some kind of Platform I can use for running PHP and MySQL on my computer?
or some kind of better installation package I can use???


Thanks a lot in advance,
Gilly914!

[PeejAvery]

Welcome back gilly. I remember your days here. I also remember suggesting EasyPHP for people who want to install PHP/Apache/MySQL the easy way. As long as you have a PC that is.

[gilly914]

Thanks Peejavery!

I'll download it and try...

Thanks Again!

Gilly914!

[PeejAvery]

You're welcome as always.

[gilly914]

I just talked to my cousin, who uses PHP & MYSQL just like me...

and he told me that the easiest way to use PHP and MySQL is using Microsoft IIS Server capabilities...

He told me this way, I don't need to install Apache or any other Server...


What do you think about using Microsoft IIS...?
Should it work just as good as Apache...?

Thanks again,
Gilly914!

[PeejAvery]

Ouch. Why did he tell you that. Apache is much more secure and stable than IIS. On top of that, you won't have to update the software constantly.

Unless you plan to use ASP, don't use IIS.

[visualAd]

Hey There,

I wasn't here for quite a while... so here goes...

I used to develop websites, a while back on my computer... I remember I always had problems installing the PHP, MySQL and Apache Server on windows and having it all work together...

I finally found, thanks to this forum, an installation package called WAMP Server that installs all you need (Apache, PHP, MySQL) to develop and run PHP scripts with database integration on your computer...

It worked pretty good, but wasn't that comfortable to use...
It also had some bugs that annoyed me every once in a while...

I wanted to know if theres some kind of Platform I can use for running PHP and MySQL on my computer?
or some kind of better installation package I can use???


Thanks a lot in advance,
Gilly914!

If you want to install and configure them yourself. This is the better option. Not only does it help you gain a better understanding of how the software works and how they interact. You will also be able to familiarise yourself with the configuration files.

Like PeejAvery said, unless you are using a Windows server platform, Apache is the way to go. Even on Windows server Apache 2 is faster than IIS and more secure.

If you check my signature there is a link to an Installation guide I wrote a little while back that takes you through the setup of a WAMP server

[Nibinaear]

I've always used this excellent tutorial for installing apache, php, mysql (and perl if you need it). Follow it closely and it'll never let you down:

http://www.ricocheting.com/server/apache.html

I prefer doing things properly rather than using one of those all in one packages, at least you learn something about how it works this way.

[e_har]

Well, if you wanted the quick and easy way out....use this instead:
http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html

[bubu]

I use wamp on my local computer for programming. It installs the latest Apache, PHP5 and MySQL versions and never gave me problems.

But as visualAd said: it is always good to install everything manually (separated) so you learn how they work. I've done it many times in windows and unix. If you will host a website from your computer this is they way to go.

I would only suggest IIS if you are an ASP developer (and before that i would encorage it to go PHP instead of ASP) .