I have machine on which I lack admin privileges. I was not able to install xampp server on it. So I tried portable version of xampp. But I was getting error while starting Apache server and MySQL. The log file is not getting created.
Also many tutorials online use NetBeans which is also I am not able to install due lack of admin privileges.
I have postgres and apache tomcat working on my machine, which I used for Java Spring development. I also have eclipse installed on my machine. So I was thinking if I can manually configure eclipse, postgres, tomcat to develop php without installing xampp or netbeans.
Is it possible? If yes how do I do it? Is there any tutorial / link / webpage explaining the same?
If you can install jetbrains PhpStorm it has a built in server but due to lack of privileges i think it is not posiible though, so here are two links i have for you, hope you will able to find an answer..
https://www.eclipse.org/articles/article.php?file=Article-EclipseDbWebapps/index.html
https://www.enterprisedb.com/postgres-tutorials/how-connect-postgres-database-using-eclipse-and-netbeans
if you use php framework like laravel, cakephp etc.
Those have own development server to run application.
and for the database you can use sqlite database.
that not require xampp server
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I understand LAMP, MAMP and XAMP are solution stack. I also understand there are frameworks like Laravel and Symfony.
If I have to start PHP development in a proper manner, Is it required to have a solution stack installed first and then the framework to have a professional set up?
If the answer is yes, then I am assuming the versions of the software inside the package is quite important for compatibility with the framework. Is there a popular combination out there?
And In Live, I suppose, I just to need to have the solution stack installed for the package to run.
My dev machine is a MAC with OSX 10.9.5 and my Live is going to be in Linux. I need to make sure these fundamental knowledge is concrete before I start the work. Any help is much appreciated.
Laravel has a all-in one virtual box solution. It's called as Homestead. Homestead works on many platforms such as Linux, MAC, Windows and contains everything you needed:
Ubuntu 14.04
PHP 5.6
HHVM
Nginx
MySQL
Postgres
Node (With Bower, Grunt, and Gulp)
Redis
Memcached
Beanstalkd
Laravel Envoy
Blackfire Profiler
If you decide to go with other solutions you will probably face with many problems like enabling essential extensions and with changing some system settings.
Besides you can use this solution for pretty much every kind of php framework or code.
Just follow the steps in the guide and almost everything will be ready to use just in few minutes after download finishes.
Laravel is good choice as there is big community and Google trends show it is growing very fast.
As it is PHP then you need to have server which processes the PHP. Usually it is Apache2.
Many people like to use MAMP, XAMP to simplify their development. I prefer to use standard Apache2 myself and you can even just rely on Laravel/PHP builtin server that you can start with php artisan serve, It will be enough for defelopment purposes.
I am setting up a server for the first time ever (no prior experience) and got the static IP setup for it no problem. The next step is to setup the server to have a mysql database so other local machines can connect to it. Is it best to achieve this by installing PHP, MySQL, Apache etc. separately or to use something like wampserver?
I figured wampserver would be the straightforward approach but doesn't using a virtual server on a server defeat the purpose of it? Basically looking for some direction or a link here as I am completely clueless
WAMP server basically packages those different programs together and gives you things like a program icon, a system tray icon to control servers, readymade links to say phpMyAdmin. The underlying servers are the same as the 'original' ones. As such you may find WAMP server easier to install AND easier to administer.
Downside - the WAMP server does NOT includes latest 'originals'. They latest originals make it to WAMP server distribution with some lag. If you need latest say PHP, then better off installing them on your own.
WAMP server is a collection of Apache, Mysql and PHP modules.
WAMP server is same as having each component installed separately, however WAMP server gives you a package that is very user friendly in terms of quick shortcuts like (starting/stopping server, activating modules ans so on) which you would have to do manually (by editing config files if installed separately)
Pros of WAMP
Userfriendly
Easy to activate/ desactivate modules
Additional features (phpmyadmin,sqlbuddy etc..)
Cons
Difficult to upgrade
Securitiy issues
Performance issues
I want instal the Php in My windows7 PC here i want use Apche webserver is there any simple way to install?
Thanks in Advance..
You can try http://www.wampserver.com/en/ (WAMP = Windows Apache MySql Php), it will integrates all you need (php + mysql + apache) including correct configuration
Also you can try http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html (XAMPP).
These packs will help you to install PHP, MySql and Apache without problems.
Agree with #michael-swan
i will suggest to go with XAMPP, since you can simply start the XAMPP server and you got apache/php/mysql working.
No need for any installation can be used in a portable drive too.
I am not sure if any such option is available in wamp, but it has easy to handle configs vars
Both the software are bundles of APACHE/PHP/MYSQL package - which are the complete package
You'll want to use a packaged distribution of Apache, MySQL, and PHP (WAMP) that's all configured and ready to host websites after a short automated install.
Start with this list of WAMPs: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_WAMPs
It's the most comprehensive list and will give you some ideas about what's available.
The ones I've seen used most often are Xampp, WampServer, and UniformServer. There are also commercial ones like Wamp-Developer.
Try installing 3 of 4 different WAMPs and just trying them out one by one with 1) setting up a new website and 2) installing WordPress as a blog. This will give you a good idea of what works best for you.
What are the benefits of installing mamp or another package vs enabling php in httpd.conf and manually installing mysql? I am really not sure of which option is better and would love some info.
Thanks,
MAMP and other packages are usually pre-configured and come with other tools like phpMyAdmin, SQLite Manager, SSL, code optimizers. If you think you're handy enough to do what others have done, go ahead. But it'll save you a lot of time and trouble by grabbing what's already available.
I've used MAMP for over two years now and I love it.
For me, I didn't want to configure PHP and MySQL with Apache. On my old computer I installed MySQL and then phpMyAdmin and had a lot of fun trying to get it all working. (But I'm not good with terminal and bash commands)
I installed MAMP on my new computer just because it does all the work for me. When I want to debug a php script, I just fire up my local server and make a few changes.
Imo, MAMP/WAMP = Easy get up and go in a development environment.
If you are running a business critical app, you may be better off with a LAMP stack
Iam not able to get familiar with XAMPP interface on Windows7 (Only prior experiencxe is with HTML,C,C++).
How to proceed to begin development work in PHP and MySQL and test developed contents using Apache Server.
Please help to understand its working flow.
Thanks in Advance.
First, find a good PHP book or tutorial to learn PHP. There are plenty out there, just Google or visit the PHP homepage.
As you follow the book or tutorial, save your .php files in the XAMPP htdocs folder. This will let you view your results using the XAMPP web server. For example, if you write a PHP script called test.php and save it in the htdocs folder, you can access it on your local XAMPP server via http://localhost/test.php.
XAMPP includes phpMyAdmin, which lets you manage the included MySQL database. You can learn more about phpMyAdmin here.
Be sure to read the XAMPP documentation so that you know how to start up Apache and MySQL and access phpMyAdmin.
XAMPP is only a service that provides a webserver, server side language (PHP), database and interface to connect to said interface. Once it is installed you are good to go, all you need to do is turn on Apache, then MySQL. All the rest of the installation requirements should be done automatically upon installation.
Maybe it is better to explain your particular issue...
I was beginning from Denwer. It was very easy to begin with him. He includes php, mysql, apache.
http://www.denwer.ru
You have to run the Apache server for php and the MySQL server for MySQL :D. You can run it by starting the XAMPP Control and than run them. Now you can go to the localhost http://localhost/
There are some instructions.
I hope it is useful.
Marcel
Do you really need XAMPP? Sumit, I also have Win7/x64 on one machine, where I installed
Apache 2.2.16 for 32bit Windows
PHP 5.3.2 (x32 Windows VC6 install binary)
Perl 5.12.1 32bit x86 from Activestate
MySQL 5.1 32bit x86 Windows installer)
I installed all-32-bit stuff (even if on 64bit Windows) because that guarantees you a much simpler life. You can handle or maintain every component individually, for including PHP or Perl into Apache, you just change a line or two in the Apache config file. There's no magic at all with all these programs. Install them by yourself and learn a lot in the process.