To that end, in this chapter you??™ll be guided through the process of installing PHP
on both the Windows and Linux platforms. Because PHP is of little use without a Web
server, along the way you??™ll learn how to install and configure Apache on both Windows
and Linux, and Microsoft IIS 7 on Windows.
This chapter concludes with an overview of select PHP editors and IDEs (integrated
development environments), and shares some insight into what you should keep in
mind when choosing a Web hosting provider.
Specifically, you??™ll learn how to do the following:
??? Install Apache and PHP on the Linux platform
??? Install Apache, IIS, and PHP on the Microsoft Windows platform
??? Test your installation to ensure that all of the components are properly working
and troubleshoot common pitfalls
12 CHAPTER 2 ?– CONFIGURING YOUR ENV IRONMENT
??? Configure PHP to satisfy practically every conceivable requirement
??? Choose an appropriate PHP IDE to help you write code faster and more efficiently
??? Choose a Web hosting provider suited to your specific needs
Installation Prerequisites
Let??™s begin the installation process by downloading the necessary software. At a
minimum, this will entail downloading PHP and the appropriate Web server (either
Apache or IIS 7, depending on your platform and preference). If your platform requires
additional downloads, that information will be provided in the appropriate section.
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