PHP/SQL and APACHE Server

[Flolondon]

Please somebody help in simple english.
Basically, I have downloaded PHP, SQL and Apache server and not too sure how to go abouts connecting all the three information. Please help.

p.s. Well I am basically new to all of this and would like continual support

Thanks.
Flo

[jatar_k]

Welcome to WebmasterWorld Flolondon,

What OS are you setting this up on?

[lorax]

Hello and welcome to WebmasterWorld.

jatar_k is right - we need to know the OS in order to help with specifics.

In general, you need to install the web server first (Apache). I personally would choose to install PHP next and then add the MySQL server. Test each install to be sure it is operating properly before moving on.

[Flolondon]

thanks for your message. My Operating System is Windows XP

[Flolondon]

Oh, sorry forgot to say that I installed PHP first, then SQL and then lastly the Apache Server.

(it looks like i did it in the wrong order)

I am not too sure how to install them correctly on the computer. And then what to do to test it and then use it correctly with PHP.

I am a female and determined to know how to do it
Flo from London.

[ukgimp]

Flo

For an easy option consider

www.firepages.com.au

They have packages that do the whole thing for you. You will need to remove the stuff you already have installed though.

Cheers

[Flolondon]

Thanks for the message. I will look it up although I really would like to know how to do it the raw way because I think in the long term that raw way of learning to do things is the best learning methods. Thanks.

[onlineleben]

Theres also a package called Foxpro which installs Apache, PHP, Mysql, Phyton on Windows machines. Only minor configuration in the ini files necessary afterwards.
Download is about 37 MB

[Flolondon]

but dont you think that its best to know how to do it yourself rather than using all of these instant package mixers.

[Crazy_Fool]

if you intend to make a living installing this sort of stuff then yes, go for it. otherwise, save yourself the hassle.

[andreasfriedrich]

Sure, especially when it is rather easy to setup.

YouŽll find yet another prepackaged solution in this thread. Putting a new dynamic PHP/MySQL site on CD - Any technology available to make dynamic access possible? [webmasterworld.com]

Andreas