I have installed PHP on my Windows 2003 SP1 web server where I host numerous websites. My initial requirement that needs PHP is to install ZenCart shopping cart for some of my websites. I used the PHP "Manual Installation Steps." Below is the configuration I have so far and questions I have.
CONFIGURATION:
- Installation File: php-5.0.4-Win32.zip
- Files were expanded to C:\PHP
- C:\PHP\;C:\PHP\cli\ directories were added to the Windows Path.
- Copied the C:\PHP\php.ini-recommended file to C:\PHP\php.ini
- The Windows group EVERYONE has READ permissions for C:\PHP
- No add ional extensions loaded at this time.
QUESTIONS:
For IIS I am supposed to set the browscap configuration setting to point to: C:\windows\system32\inetsrv\browscap.ini - How and where am I supposed to do this?
The php.ini is Greek to me and I am not sure what should be changed in there, if anything, or why. Any input would be appreciated?
I have yet to following the "Microsoft IIS / PWS" instructions as I am not sure if I should install for CGI Binary or ISAPI Module. I need this installation for ZenCart but also would like to use CGI for individual websites to use ZenCart and other applications like phpBBS. What is the best approach for these requirements?
How do I test the PHP installation to ensure I have in installed correctly and all the components are accessible?
Finally, for now at least :-), What additional extensions should I consider installing for PHP in general and with the application I need to install that will use PHP?
Thanks so much!
Jody
