Install PHP and MySQL with PHP Installer
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What is PHP installer?
PHP installer is an easy way to install PHP (and MYSQL) on your computer without having to edit a lot of configuration files. PHP installer generally consists of the following components (can be more than this):
1. Web Server; works to serve the demand for access to the web page and display the contents of web pages to the end user. Usually the software in use in a PHP installer is Apache.
2. PHP; in charge for translate or process the page that contains PHP code into regular html code read by the client browser.
3. MySQL; servers to store data in entered by the client via a browser.
4. PhpMyAdmin; php script in charge of organizing the work of the MySQL database via a browser.
Simply install the PHP installer, all components of the above will be immediately installed.
For your information I try to collect PHP installer with minimum PHP 5 not PHP 4 as this version no longer supported by php.net
1. Web Server; works to serve the demand for access to the web page and display the contents of web pages to the end user. Usually the software in use in a PHP installer is Apache.
2. PHP; in charge for translate or process the page that contains PHP code into regular html code read by the client browser.
3. MySQL; servers to store data in entered by the client via a browser.
4. PhpMyAdmin; php script in charge of organizing the work of the MySQL database via a browser.
Simply install the PHP installer, all components of the above will be immediately installed.
For your information I try to collect PHP installer with minimum PHP 5 not PHP 4 as this version no longer supported by php.net
What kind of computer do I need to install PHP installer?
You can install PHP installer on personal computer, netbook, laptop, macbook, macbook pro, macbook air anything as long its supported by PHP installer.
Common use of PHP installer are :
- Learning php
- Install Wordpress
- Install Joomla
- Install Drupal
- etc
For local use or without internet access.
You can tinkering with the script until satisfied. Once you are satisfied then you can move it to the internet by buying the domain and hosting that supports php.
Common use of PHP installer are :
- Learning php
- Install Wordpress
- Install Joomla
- Install Drupal
- etc
For local use or without internet access.
You can tinkering with the script until satisfied. Once you are satisfied then you can move it to the internet by buying the domain and hosting that supports php.
Free PHP installer
You can use these PHP installer for free, just download the file and install it on your computer.
If you find the software is useful for you and help you make money please consider help the project by donate money, they usually put donation link or button on their website.
Appserv Open Project
For PHP5AppServ 2.5.10
* Apache 2.2.8
* PHP 5.2.6
* MySQL 5.0.51b
* phpMyAdmin-2.10.3
For PHP6
AppServ 2.6.0
* Apache 2.2.8
* PHP 6.0.0-dev
* MySQL 6.0.4-alpha
* phpMyAdmin-2.10.3
Click here to visit their website or click here to start download the appserv.
Read step by step guide install Appserv on Windows 7 with screenshot.
Click here to read how to install Zend Optimizer on Appserv.
Click here to read how to install eAccelerator on Appserv.
XAMPP by Apache Friends
This PHP installer available for Windows, Linux, Mac OS X and Solaris operating system. You can download XAMPP for your OS from :- XAMPP for Linux
- XAMPP for Windows
- XAMPP for Mac OS X
- XAMPP for Solaris
The component of XAMPP PHP installer are :
- Apache
- MySQL
- Pear + PHP
- PHPMyAdmin
- plus more add-on like email server, ftp server etc.
Read : How to install XAMPP step by step on Windows 7 using installer file.
AMPPS
Almost perfect installer, you have everything else that common installer have plus up to date apps powered by Softaculous. At the moment Softaculous provide access to easy to install application like wordpress, joomla, drupal and many more (230++ apps).You also have 2 php version 5.2.xx and 5.3.xx. Adding domain feature and many more.
Click here to download latest version
Click here to learn how to install ampps.
The Uniform Server
Uniform Server also provide easy way to install Apache, PHP and MySQL together. Uniform Server also available in portable type.Click here to download The Uniform Server.
Click here to download plugins for The Uniform Server.
Easy Web Server
This installer using France language as default but they provide English as alternative, just click the flag.At the moment easy web server reach version 3.0 with following software :
- Apache Server
- MySQL server
- PHP
- PHP
- PHP XDebug
- Eaccelerator
- Mini Perl
- WdScript
- Webalizer
- PHPMyAdmin
- SQL Lite Manager
- Slim FTPd
Click here to download the software. (PHP 5.3.4)
Click here to get PHP 5.2.17 add-on.
WampServer
Latest WampServer release come with :Includes :
- Apache 2.2.17
- Php 5.3.3
- Mysql 5.1.53 (version 64 bits)
- Mysql 5.5.8 (version 32 bits)
- PhpMyadmin 3.2.0.1
- SQLBuddy 1.3.2
Click here to download WampServer.
Click here to download add-on for WampServer.
Click here to learn how to install WampServer. step by step.
Laptop and Netbook for install PHP Installer
You can use desktop pc, laptop or netbook for install php installer and start learning php, install ready to use software like wordpress, joomla,drupal etc or create your own web application.
HTML file and PHP Installer
You can run both type of files (.html and .php) in those PHP installer.
Mowes Portable
Mowes Portable is another PHP installer with portable solution; PHP, MySQL and Apache in one place plus more software called package like Wordpress, Joomla, Drupal etc to make your life easier installed automatically.
Click here to download your Mowes Portable plus the packages.
Click here to download your Mowes Portable plus the packages.
NucServ
NucServ provide Windows development package with Apache, PHP, MySQL in single software.Available for PHP 5.2 and PHP 5.4 line plus add on (FTP Server)
Click here to download NucServ with PHP 5.3.xx
Click here to download NucServ with PHP 5.2.xx
Click here to download NucServ add on.
Click here to learn how to install NucServ step by step on Windows 7.
What editor do you use for coding PHP ?
Common problem that everyone face in programming world is error message. You'll tell the error by line. If you don't use good editor (minimal that come with line number) you'll make your life harder.
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Free PHP Editor
Here is a list of PHP editors who can assist you in making the PHP program, available mostly for Windows platform, Mac OS, Linux. Please click to see details and download the program.
![Adobe Dreamweaver CS5.5 Student and Teacher Edition [Mac]](http://squidutils.com/us/xB004TH7STQ.jpg)
- Aptana PHP
- PHP editor from aptana
- PHP Designer
- Full-blown PHP, HTML, CSS and JavaScript editor!
- Notepad 2
- Lightweight PHP editor, also able to replace default notepad
- miniPHP Studio
- miniPHP Studio is an easy-to-use toolkit for developing native Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux GUI applications using PHP
CDSITE
From their site :CDSITE is designed for putting any Apache, PHP, MySQL, SQLite based web site to CD or DVD. Ideal means for start web applications from CD. Includes interactive monitor and installer.
Composition of CDSITE :
CDSITE Monitor 1.1
Apache 2.0.58
PHP 5.2.0
Zend Optimizer 3.2.0
MySQL 5.0.29
WinCron 1.01
Click here to download latest version.
Easy PHP
PHP, Apache and MySQL in one place called Easy PHP. With support of many modules to help developer work. Blog or CMS modules for blogger or journalist. Ecommerce modules such prestashop and others modules like forum.
Click the link to find out more...
Click the link to find out more...
- Easy PHP introduction
- General overview about Easy PHP
- Easy PHP screenshots
- See how Easy PHP works
- Download Easy PHP
- Download latest Easy PHP, at the moment you'll get version that include PHP 5.3.8
- Easy PHP Modules
- You'll find Virtual Host module, blog/cms module, ecommerce and forum modules.
Micro Apache
A Portable, USB-Drive-Friendly, Micro-Sized Apache Server for Windows.
Smallest Apache I ever seen (450kb for the most-minimal, fully-working version of Apache) + Micro PHP (523kb to make a grand total of about 900kb). Yes, you can choose to pick component you really need. If you need Database then you'll look for Micro SQL modules.
Click the link to find out more ...
Smallest Apache I ever seen (450kb for the most-minimal, fully-working version of Apache) + Micro PHP (523kb to make a grand total of about 900kb). Yes, you can choose to pick component you really need. If you need Database then you'll look for Micro SQL modules.
Click the link to find out more ...
- Micro Apache official website
- Micro Apache official website
- Micro Apache 2.0-64
- Only Apache, version 2.0-64
- Micro Apache + PHP 5.2.17 + GD2
- All in one package with size around 2,76 MB unzipped.
- Micro Apache + PHP 5.2.17 + GD2 + SQLite
- All in one with size around 2,79 MB unzipped
- MicroSQL
- version 4.1.9.3 (zipped)
Install PHP on Windows Manually
While others prefer to go with easy way aka php installer some other who want more adventure will love to install in manual way :
How to Install PHP on Windows 7 and IIS 7 : you'll learn how to install php within Windows 7 and its IIS web server.
Step by Step Guide Install Apache on Windows 7 : you'll learn how to install Apache web server within Windows 7.
Step by Step Guide Install PHP on Windows 7 : you'll learn how to install PHP within Windows 7.
Step by Step Guide Install MySQL on Windows 7 : you'll learn how to install MySQL database server within Windows 7.
WAMP (Windows 7, Apache, MariaDB or MySQL and PHPMyAdmin) : you'll learn how to combine all component (Apache, PHP and MySQL in single force).
How to Install PHP on Windows 7 and IIS 7 : you'll learn how to install php within Windows 7 and its IIS web server.
Step by Step Guide Install Apache on Windows 7 : you'll learn how to install Apache web server within Windows 7.
Step by Step Guide Install PHP on Windows 7 : you'll learn how to install PHP within Windows 7.
Step by Step Guide Install MySQL on Windows 7 : you'll learn how to install MySQL database server within Windows 7.
WAMP (Windows 7, Apache, MariaDB or MySQL and PHPMyAdmin) : you'll learn how to combine all component (Apache, PHP and MySQL in single force).
IonCube Loader
Not all php code come with full source, sometime you'll see encrypted code. That means you can not edit but you can use the code.
To integrate ion cube loader with your php installer you can read this post.
Download latest version of IonCube Loader from here.
Howto install ioncube encoder on Windows
Howto install ioncube Loader on Nucserv
Howto install ioncube Loader on Uniform Server
To integrate ion cube loader with your php installer you can read this post.
Download latest version of IonCube Loader from here.
Howto install ioncube encoder on Windows
Howto install ioncube Loader on Nucserv
Howto install ioncube Loader on Uniform Server
Document Root
Document Root is term for place where all document (html, php, gif, png, jpg,css, js etc) should be put. Document Root for a few PHP installers :- Appserv ; Put all your files at C:\appserv\www
- Xampp ; Put all your files at C:\xampp\htdocs
- WampServer : Put all your files at C:\wamp\www
Tips :
If someone change configuration file (httpd.conf) for document root. You can count on phpinfo() for new Document Root location. Just find term "DOCUMENT_ROOT" and see where the new location.
Use your own domain locally
Common address that you can use are :
1. http://localhost
2. http://127.0.0.1
You also able to use "any" domain you want locally; google.com, yahoo.com, anyname.com
Using this 'pseudo' domain will make you easier in the future when you're going to make it live (available on internet).
Click here to learn how to do that step by step.
1. http://localhost
2. http://127.0.0.1
You also able to use "any" domain you want locally; google.com, yahoo.com, anyname.com
Using this 'pseudo' domain will make you easier in the future when you're going to make it live (available on internet).
Click here to learn how to do that step by step.
PHP Book
Once you got your home server installed, you'll need friend and book is never bored friends. I have pick top 5 PHP book I recommend for you to learn more about PHP. Just click the image and you'll see related book that will match for more. For example css and javascript books. You'll also find how to use IDE such Dreamweaver. Don't forget to read readers review.
Which PHP version should I use?
At the moment PHP have 2 production branch; 5.2.xxx and 5.3.xxx
Choose 5.2.xxx version if you can since this version widely used in many hosting service.
PHP Info
PHP info is a place for check all aspect around php setting such as ;- What PHP version do you have
- Supported extension (mysql, mysqli, gd etc)
- PHP variables
- many more
Most of PHP installer provide link to PHP information. In case of nucserv PHP installer you might not see it.
You can create your own PHP information page with these steps :
1. Open notepad
2. Type these lines :
<?php
phpinfo();
?>
3. Save the file with any name and make sure the file have .php extension and save it in your document root (C:\nucserv\www)
4. Access the file via browser, for example :
http://localhost/info.php
(it mean you save the file with name info.php)
5. You should see all PHP information like you when you install Appserv, Wampserver or XAMPP.
Run PHP 5.3.xxx and PHP 5.2.xxxx in the same computer
session_is_registered error.
This function has been DEPRECATED as of PHP 5.3.0. Relying on this feature is highly discouraged.
Wow, that message appear when my friend want to show up his latest project using Code Iginiter 2.
Since then I think I need simple way to get two version of PHP (PHP 5.2 and PHP 5.3) run on my computer.
1st approach
Install two different PHP installer like NucServ (that use PHP 5.2.14) with combination to WampServer (latest version of WampServer use PHP 5.3.5)
2nd approach
Use Wampserver addon, WampServer provide PHP Addon and for PHP 5.2 generation You can use 5.2.11 version.
Here step by step for 2nd approach :
1. Install WampServer first (you can use guide from here)
2. Download PHP 5.2.11 Addon for WampServer
3. Install the AddOn to get 2 versions of PHP on one computer.
This function has been DEPRECATED as of PHP 5.3.0. Relying on this feature is highly discouraged.
Wow, that message appear when my friend want to show up his latest project using Code Iginiter 2.
Since then I think I need simple way to get two version of PHP (PHP 5.2 and PHP 5.3) run on my computer.
1st approach
Install two different PHP installer like NucServ (that use PHP 5.2.14) with combination to WampServer (latest version of WampServer use PHP 5.3.5)
2nd approach
Use Wampserver addon, WampServer provide PHP Addon and for PHP 5.2 generation You can use 5.2.11 version.
Here step by step for 2nd approach :
1. Install WampServer first (you can use guide from here)
2. Download PHP 5.2.11 Addon for WampServer
3. Install the AddOn to get 2 versions of PHP on one computer.
How to Send Email with PHP Script and PHP Installer
Another challenge that you might face when you're study PHP with localhost is send email using mail() function.
By default, your windows installation not contain email server and you need to install email server to get your PHP script work. Here's a few guide on how to configure email server step by step for accompany your PHP installer :
By default, your windows installation not contain email server and you need to install email server to get your PHP script work. Here's a few guide on how to configure email server step by step for accompany your PHP installer :
1. Install Axigen Email Server part 1
2. Install Axigen Email Server part 2
3. Testing mail() function with Agrosoft email server
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PHP installer for Mac OS
You can enable or install PHP on Mac OS with XAMPP.
- Xampp for Mac OS
- PHP, Mysql database and web server bundle
- Download Xampp for Mac OS
- choose download location for Xampp
- Installation step for install Xampp for Mac OS
- step by step guide for install xampp
- Start all services
- steps taken for start all service
- Testing Xampp for Mac OS
- how to test if xampp work
PHP on USB Drive
Beside those PHP installer you also able to run PHP from your USB drive. Just click each link to try out.
- Xampp portable web server
- Get php and friends powered by xampp
- Lighty2go - portable
- LightTPD, MySQL, PHP Web server application
- USB webserver
- php installer plus smtp
- Uniform server
- another portable web server compatible solution
- Tinyweb with php support
- tiny web server with php support
Free PHP Web Hosting
Common steps in learning PHP is test the code in localhost. After everything is fine, you need to make it online you need a web hosting.
Web hosting is a place where you can put all your php file and test it online. Even your friend can access it as long they have active internet connection.
Tip : most of free web hosting is enough for test your script but you test its full capability with this list.
I list a few of Free PHP Web Hosting for you, feel free to try and play :
These provider give you php and mysql access, mostly with no ads and you can put your own ads. Check their features page for complete list of support.
1. Heliohost.
2. 0000free. Use cpanel
3. Host1free. Use Directadmin panel
4. 000webhost.
5. Zymic.
6. ByetHost.
Convert PHP to EXE
For some case you might want to convert PHP to EXE . A few project (freeware and commercial) allow you to give one single exe file with the same capability as you see with standard PHP, Web server and database for desktop purpose.
Just visit these link to find out.
Just visit these link to find out.
- Exe Output
- Create one single EXE for Windows: ExeOutput for PHP combines the PHP runtime and all PHP, image, HTML, Flash, JavaScript, Silverlight, XML, PDF and other files into one single EXE.
- Bambalam PHP EXE Compiler/Embedder
- Bambalam PHP EXE Compiler/Embedder is a free command line tool to convert PHP applications to standalone Windows .exe applications. The exe files produced are totally standalone, no need for php dlls etc.
- Embeder - a free PHP to EXE solution
- PHP to EXE solution that supports PHP5, Embeder is one rarely mentioned application that will convert your PHP applications into a Windows executable file.
- ZZEE PHPExe - PHP to exe compiler for Windows
- ZZEE PHPExe compiles PHP, HTML, Javascript, Flash, images and other web files into standard Windows GUI exes. It features GUI compiler, embedded PHP encoder, royalty free distribution.
Downloadable PHP Manual
With so many function supported you must have quick reference that easy to read and find when you stuck. I recommend you to download PHP manual. Chm format is my favorite but other might want html file. I list a few supported version that php.net provide.
Just click the link to download.
Just click the link to download.
- PHP manual - Single HTML file
- Single HTML file
- PHP manual - Many HTML files
- Many HTML files
- PHP manual - HTML Help file
- HTML Help file in chm format
- PHP manual - HTML Help file (with user notes)
- user notes is useful when you need to see other example on how the function work in action.
- PHP manual - All langauge
- you can download the manual in other language than English
Hide your PHP Code
You can hide your PHP code by encrypt the code to byte code or obfuscate it.
Encrypt PHP code Offline and Offline
In some cases you may want to encrypt the php code that you create. By using this software you will be able to change your php code into a format that is easily read by ordinary people offline.
PHP generated code is cross platform means it can run on many operating systems like Windows (eg NT, XP, W2K), Intel Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, OS X, and Sparc Solaris.
Each of them offer free trial software that enable you to try out before decide to buy.
If you need to encrypt single file only you can try online version of PHP encoder, just browse your PHP file and hit encrypt button and voila you have encrypted PHP file.
PHP generated code is cross platform means it can run on many operating systems like Windows (eg NT, XP, W2K), Intel Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, OS X, and Sparc Solaris.
Each of them offer free trial software that enable you to try out before decide to buy.
If you need to encrypt single file only you can try online version of PHP encoder, just browse your PHP file and hit encrypt button and voila you have encrypted PHP file.
- Source Guardian
- - Bytecode compilation engine
- Full encryption
- Time-limit your scripts
- Lock to domains, IP addresses
- and MUCH more - ionCube PHP encoder
- The ionCube PHP Encoder makes it easy to protect your PHP 4 & 5 source code from easy observation, theft and change.
- Zend Guard
- Zend Guard (formerly Zend Encoder) protects your applications from reverse engineering and unauthorized customization by providing encoding and obfuscation. It further protects from unlicensed use and redistribution by providing comprehensive licensing support. This combined functionality makes software distribution worry free.
- Free Online PHP Encoder by Byte Run
- The PHP Encoder is PHP4 and PHP5 compatible.
Encoded stripts are 100% PHP featured and works on every server like
Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, MacOSX and others. - Online PHP Encoder for PHP 4, PHP 5 and PHP 5.3+ by IonCube
- With the online Encoder you can:
Encode a single file.
Encode an archive containing PHP scripts and any other file types.
Make FREE test encodings or a pay-to-download encoding.
Famous Web application that you can test with PHP installer
By installing PHP, Apache, MySQL on your local computer you can test or study single PHP script or complex script. A few famous application that you can test within your PHP installer are :
- Joomla
- Joomla is an award-winning content management system (CMS), which enables you to build Web sites and powerful online applications.
- Drupal
- Use Drupal to build everything from personal blogs to enterprise applications.
- Wordpress
- WordPress is an open source blog tool and publishing platform powered by PHP and MySQL.
- SilverStripe
- The SilverStripe CMS is a flexible open source Content Management System that gives everyone involved in a web project the tools they need to do their jobs.
- Symphony CMS
- Symphony CMS gives you remarkable support to build anything you want from small websites to large web applications.
- Magento Commerce
- a revolutionary open source eCommerce engine.
What is phpMyadmin
By default phpMyadmin included in every PHP installer, phpMyadmin is a tool for manage your mySQL database from web. You can create database, create tables, alter the structure, export database, import database and much more. phpMyadmin is not the only project / tool for mySQL
Learn Object Oriented PHP
Useful when you create code PHP with large team
PHP CheatSheet
Learning a lot of function sometime make me confuse, fortunately people out there create cheatsheet to make it easy to remember and also useful for quick reference.
I also added some cheatsheet that related, click the link to find out more.
I also added some cheatsheet that related, click the link to find out more.
- PHP Cheat Sheet
- PHP Cheat Sheet, a quick reference guide for PHP, with functions references, a regular expression syntax guide and a reference for PHP's date formating functions.
- MySQL Cheat Sheet
- A quick reference guide for MySQL, including functions (both in MySQL and PHP), data types, and sample queries.
- JavaScript Cheat Sheet
- A quick reference guide for JavaScript, listing methods and functions, and including a guide to regular expressions and the XMLHttpRequest object.
- HTML Character Entities Cheat Sheet
- This contains a list of the assigned character codes in HTML, with an example of how they are displayed, and description.
- Regular Expressions Cheat Sheet
- a quick reference guide for regular expressions, including symbols, ranges, grouping, assertions and some sample patterns to get you started.
- mod_rewrite Cheat Sheet
- a quick reference guide for mod_rewrite, with rewrite flags, regular expression syntax and sample rules.
- CSS Cheat Sheet
- a quick reference guide for CSS, listing selector syntax, properties, units and other useful bits of information.
- jQuery 1.4.2 Visual Cheat Sheet
- The new edition includes all the reference you will ever need for jQuery 1.4.2 API.
PHP Framework
At some point you'll start learn to use framework to speed up your work. No more manual way to create form, validation, authentication etc.
To get this framework at its maximum performance you'll need to learn PHP with OOP way. I try to list as many PHP framework I found as I know that everyone have their own way.
To get this framework at its maximum performance you'll need to learn PHP with OOP way. I try to list as many PHP framework I found as I know that everyone have their own way.
- CakePHP
- one of the oldest php framework
- CodeIgniter
- originally support php4 and php5 but latest release now only support php 5.3+
- Zend Framework
- framework from php.net creator product
- PHP fat free framework
- also called F3, if you want to use lightweight framework. Has 3 ORM for data abstraction and modeling. Sql db, Mongodb and flat file.
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