
Learn to set up a web server for dynamic sites using open source tools. Explore Apache installation, web root, virtual hosts, logs, the Q database engine, and PSP scripting language.
Use Windows file explorer and Notepad to manage files for a WAMP server. Create folders, navigate directories, show hidden files and extensions, and edit or save text and PHP files.
Install MySQL 5.6 64-bit from the Windows installer, run setup, accept terms, and select the developer default to install the server components, then prepare for base configuration.
Configure two Apache virtual hosts by editing the main and dedicated files, define document roots, server names, aliases, and per-site logs; map both sites to 127.0.0.1 and restart Apache.
This WAMP training course from Infinite Skills will teach you all about this web development platform on Windows. WAMP allows you to create dynamic web applications with Apache, PHP, and MySQL. This course is designed for the absolute beginner, meaning no experience with WAMP is necessary to take this course.
You will start by learning about the operating system and environments, then jump into learning how to install WAMP. This course will teach you how to install the Apache web server, MySQL server, and the PHP server language. This video tutorial will show you how to configure the Apache web server for PHP, configure the MySQL server, and configure PHP.
Once you have completed this computer based training course, you will have gained the knowledge necessary to create your own dynamic applications with WAMP. Working files are included, allowing you to follow along with the author throughout the lessons.