April 19th, 2009
Tutorial : Installing Apache 2.2.11, PHP 5.3, MySQL 5.1.34 & PhpMyAdmin 3.1.4 in Windows Vista/XP
The most recent version of this tutorial has been completely re-written at WebDev Codex.
Learn how to Install PHP 5.3,
To view the latest version, Goto Screencast #1 : Installing Apache 2.2, PHP 5.3, MySQL 5.1 & PHPMyAdmin 3.2 for Windows 7/Vista
If you want to see the screencast of this tutorial, then goto
Screencast #1 : Installing Apache 2.2, PHP 5.3, MySQL 5.1 & PHPMyAdmin 3.2 for Windows 7/Vista
Not everyone would spend money online to buy webspace just so that they can test out how their latest application works, Well… Welcome to Vision Master Designs Blog. This tutorial will teach you to set up a developer environment for PHP/MySQL in your computer in no time.
Index :
- Page 1 : Introduction
- Page 2 : Create Directories & Install Apache
- Page 3 : Install PHP5 & Configure php.ini
- Page 4 : Configure Apache 2.2
- Page 5 : Installing & Configuring MySQL5
- Page 6 : Installing & Configuring PhpMyAdmin
If you are aware of the basics then Click Here to jump below, else read on.
Normally we can view HTML pages on our computer without the need of uploading them to the server, since HTML is a Client Side Language. You don`t need any extra software to view html files, just any browser will do the trick.
But if you want to make your pages dynamic using any Server Side Language (PHP,ASP,JSP) & want to the see the results then you must upload the file to the webserver which supports that language so it can execute the file & return the results on your browser
We can set up a developers environment from which you can create and execute PHP/MySQL scripts by installing the above mentioned applications.
- Apache HTTP Server (2.2.11): The best open source webserver. You need this to turn your humble computer to a powerful webserver to execute your applications.
Direct Download apache_2.2.11-win32-x86-no_ssl-r2.msi
Apache Download Page – Please Download the Win32 Binary without crypto (no mod_ssl) (MSI Installer) – apache_2.2.11-win32-x86-no_ssl.msi~ 4.3MB - PHP (5.2.9) : One of the most powerful web programming languages.
Direct Download PHP 5.2.9 -2 zip package
PHP Download Page – Download the PHP 5.2.9 – 2 Zip package ~ 10MB - MySQL (5.1.34) : One of the best DBMS packages which is free.
The latest version is 5.1.34 which is stable and used in production servers. Although MySQL 5.1 and MySQL 6 are also available as beta releases, they are not used in production servers as of now.
MySQL Download Page – Please download Windows ZIP/Setup.EXE (x86) 5.1.34 ~ 35.2MB - PhpMyAdmin (3.1.4) : Used to manage your MySQL databases directly using your web browser.
Direct Download phpMyAdmin-3.1.4-all-languages.zip
PHPMyAdmin Download Page – Please download the latest release from the 3.x rooster.
The above downloads are compatible with Windows Vista/Vista SP1 (32 bit OS).
August 24, 2010 at 12:22 pm
helow , micheal
i have this problem while restart apache in step 3,after looking at test configuration i found httd,conf can not load c:/server/php/php5apache2_2.dll into server :the specified module can not found
July 20, 2010 at 7:45 pm
dont forget if phpmyadmin isnt working try putting all your php .dll files in your windows folder. sometimes paths just F-up even if you changed windows path.
July 14, 2010 at 7:37 pm
How can I see the pictures?
July 12, 2010 at 6:37 am
please re-upload the images or provide the field inputs for the installation of apache and mysql
July 3, 2010 at 7:26 am
could you please update tutorial for phpMyAdmin 3.3.4
June 15, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Thanks Man it worked for me try it i dont change config.inc.php while changing it caused me some error
June 14, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Hi
Thanks for such a tutorial.. very useful.. after a long struggle, i installed Apapche with PHP.
I followed the steps perfectly, but am not able to view the home page after logged into PHPMyAdmin.
In PHPMyAdmin login page, it displays the error 'Cannot load mcrypt extension. Please check your PHP configuration'.
After i entered the Username and Password, it displays 'Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage' error.
Please help me to solve the issue. Its urgent..
Thanks in advance.
June 8, 2010 at 6:28 am
That's a great tutor.
Follow the step. I successfully install the software on OS windows 7.
May 23, 2010 at 3:01 am
Can anyone help?
I only get a blank page after installing everything.