Install PHP in D:\

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    Do I want to install PHP 5, MySql and Apache in D:\??
     
    piropeator, Jun 18, 2008 IP
  2. EricBruggema

    EricBruggema Well-Known Member

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    shure, why not! i've got my whole webserver on USB and localy on D:\ wich contains all my websites and other stuff..
     
    EricBruggema, Jun 18, 2008 IP
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    jestep Prominent Member

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    It's better to install it on a separate partition. I don't think I would go the USB route unless I had to but putting it on a separate drive or partition is generally more secure than putting it on your primary C: drive. If your website gets hacked, this can help prevent access from being gained to the operating system.
     
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    EricBruggema Well-Known Member

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    @jestep; if they can access files on drive d:/ mostly they also have access to files on other drives..
     
    EricBruggema, Jun 19, 2008 IP
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    Yeah. Better not install it on C:/ so that the whole box doesn't get owned if your site gets hacked.
     
    Skullborg, Jun 20, 2008 IP
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    Well, it depends.. if D:\ is another hard drive, make sure is a reliable one :)
     
    wadus, Jun 20, 2008 IP