how to have your own test server ?

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    Hi, I was hoping someone could show me some resources how to install like a test server so I can costumize php scripts and such on my local machine.

    also, would it be possible to simulate a dedicated server on a separate computer that i can access from my main computer for testing purposes ?

    I know its possible, I just don't know how. I would appreciate your help or other references.

    thanks
     
    Dutchleader, Jun 30, 2007 IP
  2. pj1s

    pj1s Active Member

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    Find out what operating system you want... And then find an appropriate tutorial on www.howtoforge.com or something similar.

    Also, there are an extreme amount of tutorials out there. Just google until you find something you understand.
     
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    Just buy a cheap computer, install the linux you want. Make it a webserver and play all you want.
     
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    Google WAMP5. I use this for alot of testing purposes, it works like a charm. The only problem I have had was getting it setup to allow other people to access it.

    Basically, the setup for WAMP will run. You fill in information, such as path you want (c:\wamp\www) ... its pretty basic. Once finished, reboot and open WAMP if it doesnt auto start. Click it in the task bar, tell it to start all services, and point your browser to localhost... that will be your site.
     
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    If your developing on linux, and are serious about it, get microsoft virtual pc, and install linux into it, and you can access it via your local computer.
    It's a little techinal to do, but if you want an identical envioment it's the best way to do it.
     
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    XAMPP is an easy to install Apache distribution containing MySQL, PHP and Perl. its really very easy to install and to use....

    There are XAMPP distributions: for Linux, Windows, Mac OS X and Solaris...

    and of course its free
     
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