I'm trying to configure my web server and I'm a complete beginner. Now everything is working quite fine. I want to write some php files. But I only have unix command line access to the server and vim or nano are not really convenient for writing lines of codes.
So the question is :
- Is there a unix command line php editor i can "apt-get install" on my debian server ?
- Is there a proper way of writing files on my computer and then commit them to the server ?
Here I'm looking for an easy solution... As I don't have much knowledge about the subject !
Thanks !
Yes, typically whoever is hosting your server will give you some kind of facility for uploading for files: FTP, SCP, etc. If someone else is running your server for you (e.g., a web host) you should contact them to find out what options you have. If you are administrating over the server yourself, you will need to install some kind of file transfer server on it. FTP would be the obvious choice, but not necessarily the best, especially if you have to connect to it over the public internet (FTP is not encrypted by default, so your file contents and even your login details will be sent in clear text over the network). If you are using SSH (e.g., PuTTY) to connect to your server, you should be able to use pscp to copy files securely.
But for what it's worth, Vim is super convenient for writing lines of code, once you know how to use it. Vim is a programmer's text editor, it's got loads of features that make writing lines of code easy.
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I've seen people uploading .php files that give them command line access to a server by loading http://example.com/cli, similar to SSH, could you give me an example?
A client bought a shared hosting account from a web host that does not allow ssh and forces me to use cPanel. I abhor cPanel, it cripples my productivity by making me click around and wait for it to load a bloated gui. What I hate more is that i have to download files and then upload them to the host instead of a wget https://wordpress.org/latest.zip
I'll just ignore the unexplained downvotes this question received and keep it up because this might help someone else in the future:
Most people I've seen have called it a web based shell, or a php shell. It lets you execute arbitrary shell commands on php servers. Here are a few projects I've found:
PHP Shell: http://phpshell.sourceforge.net/
b374k: https://github.com/b374k/b374k
Just be sure to use a password, and to delete the shell when you're done so that someone doesn't accidentally find it in the future.
I am attempting to fwrite() via an FTP wrapper from a UNIX-based server to a Windows-based server with PHP. I am connecting successfully, and am able to (for example) create directories. However, I can't seem to write files to the folders! When I look at the directory permissions using an FTP client, I noticed that they are all 0000, and cannot be changed. Apparently, Windows-based servers do not use the same FTP permission system.
So... what's up? What do you recommend? I am able to upload files to the directory using an FTP client, but when I attempt to write files with PHP, nothing happens.
I am at a complete loss as to why this may be occurring. I have confirmed my script works by writing to UNIX-based servers, so that is not a problem. Is it possible that the fact the destination server does not have PHP installed matters? I would not think so, but I'm open to any ideas at this point!
Thank you!
EDIT - What's really getting me is that I AM able to create directories, so it doesn't make any sense that writing shouldn't be working. On Windows servers, is there some setting that would prevent just the writing of FILES, but not folders?
EDIT 2 - More research has told me that, though you cannot CHMOD on Windows servers, PHP's CHMOD still somehow does something with the permissions. However, this does not appear to be working for me. Is there a way to change the permissions directly with PHP code, or is this something that has to be done directly on the server, outside of my reach?
I recommend file_put_contents, and make sure PHP is allowed to write in that directory.
We are working on a project which is getting bigger and bigger.
Till now our work looked like this:
I have a web server, I'm coding with VIM directly over SSH
Another programmer send me new files I add them and integrate them (he have a copy of project and local server)
Designer sends me design I also integrate it.
It is pretty much waste of time, because every time they made change I have to integrate it.
Now we have a hosting which doesn't support SSH (I cannot use vim now). How should we work on a project like this? How should I set up my VIM to work on remote project (I don't want to download and upload every time I want to change file)?
You didn't mention your OS. That would be certainly hepful if you want a precise answer.
The first thing would be to find a better host. You can rent very decent dedicated servers for as low as 40 or 50 € or less. If your project is big and serious, 50 €/month or 100 €, or 200 € is perfectly acceptable and you can install/enable whatever you need. Depending on the size of your project, a VPS could be enough. Whatever the price, a web host without SSH access is worse than shit.
But you may not have any power on that area.
Since your server doesn't support SSH, a proper VCS is not an option. The only practical solutions I see are rather "old-school" but they work:
Solution A:
Download the whole site on your local machine with an FTP client.
Edit locally.
Test your changes with a local web server.
Upload the changed files when your tests are OK.
Solution B:
Connect to your server with an FTP client.
Use its "Edit Locally" feature to open the files in Vim.
Write your changes, the file is automatically updated on the server.
Solution C:
Use Vim's bundled netrw plugin: :e ftp://host/path/to/file. See :h netrw.
Note that the process will always be download -> edit -> save -> upload, whether you notice it or not. Depending on the solution you choose, the process can be horribly repetitive and inneficient or almost completely invisible.
But, seriously, get another server and use a VCS and a local server.
I recommend using version management software like git with SSH hooks that automatically upload changes to your server.
You can use a version manager, like git and make a git pull in the web server every time you have a stable version.
You collaborator can push the new content and you dont need manage the file youtself.
i have developed in-house software for hotel management system using PHP/MYSQL. Our Client wants Software in .exe format and used in desktop. i use various softwares for .exe conversion but it only support php but i want's to connect with MySQL Database. Please anyone can help to create .exe conversion with MySQL Database..
Download PHP Desktop Chrome.
Copy all your code from site directory to Phpdesktopchrome/www directory.
Run Phpdesktopchrome.exe, it will execute like a browser with PHP compiler.
Download Innosetup Software for make exe file.
Install and run Innosetup and select Phpdesktop chrome files to create a EXE file in Option.
Install wampserver in client system with database import.
Enjoy.
There are many compliers available on web by which you can create EXE in PHP.
This program runs through dos and windows only... :) so this is good news for windows user
First Download zip from Here.
Now unzip it and open Command prompt and then go to its directory location.
Start -> run then type ‘cmd’
Use the “cd..” command to change directory.
Place PHP script to be compiled next to bamcompile.exe place it in same directory.
In the cmd prompt, at that directory, type:
bamcompile test.php
variations:
bamcompile -c test.php gives compression.
-e:something.dll allows a DLL to be embedded
Ready made examples are given in Zipped files which you have downloaded,just try it out.
Another application wapache is also there but i dont know much about it.
DOWNLOAD WAMP server from wampserver.com.
its very good for offline use server for desktop, then just copy and paste you script abd .sql file into it. and you are Done.
If your client using highspeed interenet then they can connect the server to online. but they need super computer for more traffic, another option is LAN.
If the program is for office use and no need to connect a lot of computer and internet then use LAN and WAMP.
------ Another possible you can use --------
Install WAMP then copy then .exe file "click start button > all program > and paste into startup folder". server will run automatic windows OS start or restart but it take 2-3 min. (green light)
go to wamp folder > www > make a folder for your program then paste your script.
open any browser then in address bar type "localhost or 127.0.0.1 (localhost IP for offline)" , scroll down and you will see "Your Projects" and under of this you will see your folder which you had create into wamp server > www folder. click on it and here you gooooo....
Now your client can do work with your script. Bookmark it and also create a shortcut into desktop for direct use.
Hope this may help you. thank you.
If you are getting any problem to do this work, then email me here - (krishnabiker#yahoo.com)
I think you should just convince your client not to use a .exe installer. It makes no sense.
You could have an installer that installs a local webserver and a local MySQL, and then opens a web browser and browses the local webserver. This would work, but it means your application runs on only one machine, and can't be used by two people.
On the other hand, you could install an application that talks to a central MySQL database, hosted on the LAN. But then why not install the entire application (webserver, MySQL etc) on the LAN, and have the clients access it across the LAN as a web application? Still no reason for a local install.
I would suggest:
See if you can persuade your client to move to an entirely web-hosted solution. Emphasize how easy updates are - from one central location, not from each machine; or
See if you client won't be happy with a .exe that installs a link to a URL (on the LAN).
VERY SHORT ANSWER: NOT POSSIBLE
Tell your client that it is a client-server application not a desktop app.
One idea is to have portable PHP/MYSQL/APACHE that can be stored in a CD or used and create an autorun fro it..
Tell your client you can do better than that, you can create a batch file for his use!
Then create a program.bat file with one line that runs the php (should be something like "php ").
:)
We need to bundle your project files in MSI ( windows installer ) along with PHP frameworks, MySQL and Apache.
Everything can be included in a single MSI file or you can keep server part in one MSI (PHP framework+Apache framework+ MySQL) and your Project file along with Yiiframework in another MSI.
I already made server part MSI in order to create one of my previous web project. In that project i had to configure Mysql DB (my.ini) and Apache configuration file (.conf). It worked fine.
For a desktop application I recommend that you change your database settings (if you can) and switch to SQLite3 DB. They are portable files and does not need a database server to run.
Use http://www.usbwebserver.com/ and from a stick or an CD/DVD you will be able to run your application. It is a portable version similar to W
Is there a way to distribute a PHP program like a desktop app, so that even if the user of the app doesn't have a local server environment setup on there PCs, the app will still work?
I was thinking, if there was some type of portable server environment program which includes PHP/Apache, then we could create a batch file which when clicked would start up apache in the portable program and launch the PHP app in the user's default browser. That way PHP apps could be distributed like desktop apps.
But the question is, is there such a portable server environment program that can be used for this?
Yes, if you google for XAMPP portable, you can find several versions of fully portable, fully functioning xampp servers for the go. You would have to make sure it contains all the security settings and extensions you need.
The file your user launches should be an .html file to be sure it opens in your browser. As you need to point the user to his own localhost to run your app (otherwise PHP won't be executed and he'd see a plain html file), you'd have to create a redirect, possibly using javascript or a simple "click here to start" link.
The XAMPP only provides half of the solution:
In addition to the XAMPP you can use Phar files that give you the ability to package your PHP applications as a unit for installation and/or deployment.
You can configure a separate php file which will handle any database creations and initial configuration which can be set to run on the first time.
For a helpful start guide consider the following link:
http://phpmaster.com/packaging-your-apps-with-phar/
Finally if you want to make it seamless (easier) to the user, consider writing a Batch script which will handle running some of the task required (Such as starting apache and mysql and running run.php). Take note of using relative rather than absolute directories to make script development easier.