Super Noob question: Which server to pick? I was offered choices at PHP installation

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    I'm starting to learn PHP and all. When I install PHP5.2.1 to my PC, it asks me which web server I wish to setup: Apache, IIS, NSAPI, Xitami, and Sambar.

    Since ultimately I want to create a robust PHP-mySQL website (kinda like massive social networking site), which one of those option is the best suited for such task?

    I know it's a super newbie question, but gotta start some where right :) ? Any kind help is appreciated.
     
    Rusher, Apr 30, 2007 IP
  2. sundaybrew

    sundaybrew Numerati

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    Apache is the most common used for servers and development of php
     
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  3. Rusher

    Rusher Peon

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    Thank you :D !!!
     
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    I'd suggest you to uninstall everthing you installed individually (like apache, php, mysql) and install this great all in one package : www.wampserver.com/en/
     
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    You can also try this package xampp
    But ultimately, the decision on whether to use apache or IIS locally should depend on which you are going to use on the live server.
    To avoid potential head-aches, your local server should be similar to your live environment
     
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    nunioh Banned

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    co-signed :D
     
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    I'm down with Apache as well.

    Every other web app is based on Apache...

    If you want to try something else, make sure you can switch back easy ... Like lighttpd.

    Thumbs up for a packaged setup btw... Lots of good good good places to look... And if you are new, perhaps you haven't tried googling 'howto' and 'perfect setup'.

    Have fun.
     
    pj1s, May 2, 2007 IP