what is the difference between Apache and IIS,n which is
required to install for using php.kindly let me know?
Regards,
marjan_m 11 Junior Poster
Cerberus 17 Junior Poster
I don't know that much about the subject but i think Apache is an open source web server for Unix based operating systems and is normally used in conjunction with PHP.
IIS is Microsoft's web server and usually runs on Windows machines and is used with ASP and other microsoft technologies.
These setups are not exclusive because i am running Apache and PHP on my Windows XP system.
MitkOK 61 Junior Poster
zaphod2003 0 Newbie Poster
I have both running on my PC. The only thing you need to be aware of is you have to change the port of one of them otherwise they will both try to use port 80, and when you start a local page your web servers will conflict. Normally you change one of them to use port 8080 and call it like this: http://localhost/somepage.php:8080
If you want to easily install Apache on a PC google for a program called WAMP. Not only does this install Apache correctly and PHP and MySQL it also gives you a brilliant front end for making changes and is well worth it since it's free! :)
dezignwork 1 Newbie Poster
I agree, WAMP is probably the best bet since it's a lot easier then installing PHP, MySQL and Apache separately. I would recommend Apache over IIS since it's closer to its native environment. There are certain features that are not available in IIS.
Also the taskbar WAMP menu helps you open the config files quickly for editing. If you want to add a virtual host in Apache file and have that added in your host file too, you can have an identical structure to that on the live server. It would look something like this:
http://sitename/ index.php
as opposed to http://localhost/sitename/index.php where a href="/" would send you to sites root (not neat)
Moreover, it was never easy for me to deal with Mod Rewrite under IIS, but with Apache it works perfectly.
Definitely WAMP!
I hope that helps.
Tim
ProgrammersTalk 11 Junior Poster in Training
There's no difference between them, it's just one is open source and the other one is from Microsoft. :D
Phaelax 52 Practically a Posting Shark
Here's the difference, Apache actually works! I used to use IIS, but it can be a headache when installing modules, it's easier with Apache. If you're using a Windows system, check xampp.
dezignwork 1 Newbie Poster
Here's the difference, Apache actually works! I used to use IIS, but it can be a headache when installing modules, it's easier with Apache. If you're using a Windows system, check xampp.
Agree, Modules on IIS are a pain
jbennet 1,618 Most Valuable Poster Team Colleague Featured Poster
Use XAMPP instead of WAMP. In my opinion its better
Ezzaral 2,714 Posting Sage Team Colleague Featured Poster
Use XAMPP instead of WAMP. In my opinion its better
What do you find better about XAMPP? Just curious, as I've only used Wampserver.
jbennet 1,618 Most Valuable Poster Team Colleague Featured Poster
you can switch between PHP4 and 5 on the fly
it has perl + php
has phpmyadmin
nice interface for configuring services
can be run from a memory stick to show clients
nice security wizard
no major bugs
Ezzaral 2,714 Posting Sage Team Colleague Featured Poster
you can switch between PHP4 and 5 on the fly
it has perl + php
has phpmyadmin
nice interface for configuring services
can be run from a memory stick to show clients
nice security wizard
no major bugs
Thanks for the info. Will keep that in mind.
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