Download
I. Download the latest stable version of Apache:
http://apache.roweboat.net/httpd/binaries/win32/apache_1.3.29-win32-x86-no_src.zip
Note: It can be confusing
to know which version of Apache (or Mysql or PHP) to download;
typically, there are many options available. We have provided a
direct link above to the final, and most stable, version of the Apache
1.3.x series. For purposes of running MySQL and PHP, it is
recommended that users do NOT download the Apache 2.x series.
II.
Download the latest stable version of MySQL:
http://www.mysql.com/get/Downloads/MySQL-4.0/mysql-4.0.18-win.zip/from/pick
As with the Apache software in above, we have provided a direct
link to the appropriate MySQL downloads. If this link does not
work, please advise, and Coweeta LTER will assist.
III.
Download the latest stable version of PHP:
http://www.php.net/downloads.php
Coweeta LTER currently uses PHP version 4.3.1.; as of the writing of
this paper, version 4.3.5 is the latest stable version. You will
see various download options...choose the one that is under heading
"Latest Stable Version" > "Windows Binaries". There will be two
options under Windows Binaries, download and save the package that
includes mention of "Apache". |
Step 1: Install Apache Web Server
Install Apache by clicking the setup file.
You will be asked to fill in the server name, domain name and admin email
address. These fields are used for server error messages etc.
To start the server, you simply go:
Start > Programs > Apache httpd Server > Control
Apache Server > Start
To stop the server you simply go:
Start > Programs > Apache httpd Server > Control Apache Server > Stop
Close (Stop the Server) down for now.
Step 2: Install
MySQL Database
Install MySQL by clicking the setup file.
Once installed, Go to C:\mysql\bin\mysqladmin.zip.
This is used to start / stop the MySQL server. I suggest you put a shortcut
to this file on your desktop.
The first time you run this file, you will be prompted for a username and
password. Remember these because you will need them when coding in PHP.
When the server is running, you will see a traffic lights icon in your
system tray showing green lights when the server is running and red lights
when it is not.
You will also find that the standard install puts MySQL in your startup, so
it automatically starts at boot. To remove this go:
Start > Programs > StartUp,
find it and delete it.
Step 3:
PHP Installation and Configuration
Create the folder C:\php
Unzip your PHP files to C:\php\
Copy C:\php\php4ts.dll
to C:\WINNT\System32\
Copy all DLL files from C:\php\dlls\
to C:\WINNT\System32\
You now need to configure your php.ini file. A configured version is
included in our
QuickSetup.zip
Copy it to C:\php\.
You can now skip the next section.
| Skip if you used the above
php.ini file |
If you want to edit your own
php.ini file, open C:\php\php.ini-dist in Notepad.
Find the line that says
extension_dir =
Make this line read
extension_dir = C:\php\extensions;
Find the line that says
;extension=php_gd.dll
Remove the semi-colon from the beginning of this line. By removing the
semi-colons from this section,
you are telling PHP which extensions to load, in this case, GD is a
graphic handling extension
which can be used to create images.
Tip: When using Notepad, it likes to put .txt extension on saved files.
To stop this remember to
select All Files from Save as type drop down in the save dialog, then
save your file with the extension
on the end, eg: phpinfo.php |
Step 4:
Configure your Registry
You now need to configure your registry. A RegScript.reg is included in our
QuickSetup.zip
Execute this script.
Make sure you have printed this document and re-boot your system. You can
now skip the next section.
| Skip if you used the above
RegScript.reg file |
If you want to write your own
RegScript.reg open Notepad and type:
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\w3svc\parameters\Script
Map]
".php"="C:\\php\\sapi\\php4isapi.dll"
Save this file as RegScript.reg and execute it.
Make sure you have printed this document and re-boot your system.
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Step 5:
Check the registry
Go: Start > Run and type: regedit.
Go:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SYSTEM > CurrentControlSet > Services > w3svc >
parameters > Script Map
Check that .php
is in the right hand pane and that the data value is
C:\php\sapi\phpisapi.dll
If it isn't, in the right hand window, right click the mouse and choose
New | String Value,
give it the name ".php" and press enter.
Double click on this key and enter the path:
C:\\php\\sapi\\php4isapi.dll
in the Value Data
field and press OK.
Make sure you have printed this document and re-boot your system.
Step 6:
Apache Configuration
You now need to configure Apache to deal with PHP files. A httpd.conf file
is included in our
QuickSetup.zip
Copy this file to: C:\Program
Files\Apache Group\Apache\conf\
and overwrite the existing httpd.conf file.
You can now skip the next section.
| Skip if you used the above
httpd.conf file |
If you want to edit your own
httpd.conf, Go:
Start > Programs > Apache HTTP Server > Configure Apache Server > Edit
the Apache httpd.conf Configuration File
Go to the line: AddType
application/x-tar .tgz. Below
that line add the following:
ScriptAlias /php/ "c:/php/"
AddType application/x-httpd-php .php
AddType application/x-httpd-php .php3
AddType application/x-httpd-php .php4
AddType application/x-httpd-php .php
AddType application/x-httpd-php .phpl
AddType application/x-httpd-php .phtml
Action application/x-httpd-php "/php/php.zip"
Search for DocumentRoot and change to:
DocumentRoot "C:/Program Files/Apache
Group/Apache/htdocs/"
Search for Directory and change it to look like this:
# This should
be changed to whatever you set DocumentRoot to.
#
<Directory "C:/Program Files/Apache Group/Apache/htdocs/"> |
Step 7:
Testing your installation
You now need to use a phpinfo.php script to check your installation.
A phpinfo.php file is included in our
QuickSetup.zip
Copy this file to:
C:\Program Files\Apache Group\Apache\htdocs\
You can now skip the next section.
| Skip if you used the above
phpinfo.php file |
If you want to create your own
phpinfo.php file, open Notepad and type:
<?php
phpinfo();
?>
Save this as
C:\Program Files\Apache Group\Apache\htdocs\phpinfo.php |
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Step
8: Start
Apache: 
