How do I get php scripts working on my site? [Archive]

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timski72

12-17-2007, 05:14 PM

Hi there, sorry if this question is too vague or broad, but I'm a complete novice.

I have got a book on PHP scripting from the library and want to start working through some of the coding examples so I can begin learning PHP. The book talks you through installing PHP, MySql and Apache server but I see from the control panel that there are various setup wizards etc that might cater for this already. Can anyone suggest a good place to start?

Thanks,
Tim.

silentcollision

12-17-2007, 05:31 PM

PHP, MySQL and Apache area already installed on your server.

Just upload .php files to anywhere in your public_html folder, and they'll run fine.

timski72

12-17-2007, 05:42 PM

Thanks, I thought that might be the case. Worked fine. Thanks again.

felgall

12-17-2007, 06:10 PM

You only need to install Apache, PHP, and mySQL if you are installing onto your own computer so as to be able to test before uploading to your site. If you do decide to install a copy on your own computer and you're running Windows then XAMPP or WAMP5 are two all in one packages that will install all you need.