Local Test Server with Apache MySql and PHP ???

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Dicebat

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And no. Don't recommend WAMP nor XAMPP. I've tried both and had lank issues with them. Is there an alternative to these bundles or maybe even an easier way to get this up and going without having to do it manually?

I'll be using the local server as a test server for CMS's. :twisted:

Shot in advance
 
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You could always install Apache + PHP module and MySQL seperately?
The advantage is that you then have control over which versions of software you have.
 
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If you don't like XAMP, or WAMP, then you can use The Saint (but I don't know if it's still supported, or very recent), MSAS (Mambo server) or even a small Linux server running on VirtualBox?
 
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sudo apt-get install mysql
sudo apt-get install apache2
sudo apt-get install php5

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semaphore said:
Instead of having a god complex, why not help:)
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I don't have a god complex.... I AM GOD!!! :p

Jokes aside, WAMP was painless enough for me the last few systems I had to install it on... it just worked out of the box... some tweaking was required in the .conf file of Apache but that was a few Google searches away. That's why I said, you must've done something wrong because it's really as simple as double-clicking and installing

*edit* What I was trying to say that if a simple install of WAMP didn't cut it, he won't really grasp the finer details of manually installing/configuring everything either. And I've learned that those type of folk (and cybersect) don't want to learn, they want someone to do it for them
 
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I am going to agree with AcidRazor about the need for learning. It -will not- help using an easier installation (if that even applies) than the standard above few examples because it should be of great help if he is to further his understanding of web design and what powers them (at least the basics). Being a Java developer, I not only learned the language but also learned how the JVM operates, etc. It's not needed but it broadens your understanding and I see a LAMP setup being no different for a PHP developer.

First use a virtual machine on your Windows system, then install a proper distro. Rather then give up, Google what problems you encounter.
You'll thank me later :)
 
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I dont actually see him saying anywhere, that he is not willing to learn. The only thing i see is that he wants an easy option to get up and running fast:)
 
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And no. Don't recommend WAMP nor XAMPP. I've tried both and had lank issues with them. Is there an alternative to these bundles or maybe even an easier way to get this up and going without having to do it manually?
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I managed to successfully install WAMP over the weekend. Seriously I don’t understand what can go wrong, it takes afew clicks. However that being said I made so rather noobish mistake of trying to run the .php file by double clicking it. After 10 minutes of reading how to configure each app I noticed that the .php needed to be run through the http://localhost
So ya I kinda wished somewhere mentioned that you don’t simply open the file in your browser with a double click. Perhaps that is your lank issue;)
Edit: oye and the file needs to be in the defauly www folder :)
 
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Dicebat said:
And no. Don't recommend WAMP nor XAMPP. I've tried both and had lank issues with them. Is there an alternative to these bundles or maybe even an easier way to get this up and going without having to do it manually?

I'll be using the local server as a test server for CMS's. :twisted:

Shot in advance
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You ruled out the two simplest ways to get WAMP up and running in Windows. What more do you want? Perhaps a little troubleshooting on those two may be in order (text files for config - dude, if you can do Linux, you can most certainly do this!)...

BTW, I'm using PHP/MySQL on IIS 7.5 for my test server, with no hassles. Depends on the CMS though.
 
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Thanks dudes, but I actually managed to get XAMPP to work and it now runs flawlessly. It's a tiny bit more complicated than WAMP, but after a few tweaks with databases and that, I got it to work.

XAMPP and WAMP is indeed the easiest and fastest way to do this. And that's what I was looking for.
 
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i think we need a sticky faq for wamp/xampp installation.
honestly, how often does this subject come up...
then at least if people are having config or setup issues, they can read the history and ask their question if it hasn't been answered yet.
if there's consensus, i'm happy to get the ball rolling...
 
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murraybiscuit said:
i think we need a sticky faq for wamp/xampp installation.
honestly, how often does this subject come up...
then at least if people are having config or setup issues, they can read the history and ask their question if it hasn't been answered yet.
if there's consensus, i'm happy to get the ball rolling...
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Same here
 
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WAMP FTW - I've used it many times without and issues. If anybody has issues post your questions so people can help you out.
 
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