Hi,

I want to build my own web site, and I want using PHP. But I met some problems in install PHP on my WinXP. I use PHP and Apache, all last version, but I did not finish my install.

In here, I ask another question. I must create my own site that runs well in my local computer firstly. My web site want to use MySQL, so Do I need to install MySQL on my computer?

When I host my web space by PHP, can I create a Access Database (.mdb) on my server to collect information, and Can I set this .mdb is private, only me can download it from server to my computer!

I am a newbie, so my question is so stupid, but I'd like if you could answer!

Thank you very much!
Huu Quynh

    5 days later

    Hello,

    i recommend you to use phptriad. it`s a collection of php+apache+mysql. if you start the phptriad.exe-file it'll be all installed by the installation routine by itself on your computer. So you don't have to configure anything. You can download it at http://sourceforge.net/ . There is one thing you have to do directly after installation. in the apache/mysql/bin folder start winmysqladmin.exe, where you have to enter any mySQL-account-name (but don't "root") you plan to use.

    I also recommend you to download SelfPHP (anywhere on the internet). It quite helpful, not only for newbies! 😉

    Make yourself familiar with that server side stuff as php and mySql, before you plan something big. Building up a simple examples like a guestbook would be useful.

    You don't want to use Access, believe me!! 😉

    Have fun!

    sjtuner

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