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I've downloaded and installed Apache Server 2.2.4. on my Win XP. It's running in my system tray. I can start the services and stop the services. That's all I know how to do.
When I set this up, it asks for a domain. I entered foo.act. How do I point my browser to this? I get the message "server is down".
I have no clue on how to get started. All I want to do is
1. Run the server.
2. Allow PHP and mySql Services.
3. Learn PHP and PHP handling of mySQL bases.
All I can find is documentation oriented to experienced users on any site, whether it's PHP or mySQL, and I've even tried phpMyAdmin. And after 40+ hours, I've gotten absolutely nowhere.
How do I get started? How do I connect to my local server? Should I enable Windows Firewall blocking, or should it be turned off?
At present, my goal is to learn php. But I can't even get to my own local host server, let alone get PHP services installed.
PLEASE HELP! I'm getting terribly frustrated. Where do I start?
Start with the Apache documentation [httpd.apache.org] for best results, and use the Web to search for clarification of points that are not clear.
We welcome specific questions here, and are happy to discuss them.
Jim
I would recommend trying and breaking something like EasyPHP which is a bundled group of apache,php and mysql and some other stuff in a simple Windows executable, and is very easy to install and use to develop sites etc localy on your home PC.
Although not quite the same as dedicated apache install etc, it is more than enough for you to deconstruct and try various things to see how it works and its basic structure.
Do a gooleys on EasyPHP and you will find their site in German, have no fear, they also have it in English, and best of all, it doesn't cost a penny/cent.
Dimitri
