How to configure and integrate PHP and MySQL on Windows (1)

In terms of providing dynamic content for users,PHPAndMySQLIs a powerful combination. Over the years, these two products have crossed their original application stage. Now, some of the busiest websites in the world are also applying them. Although they were bothOpen SourceSoftware can only run on UNIX/Linux, but after a considerable period of development, they can run on Windows platforms.
In this article, I will gradually show you how to install and configure these products in a Windows environment. For some of you, the information provided in this article may be too simple, but this article aims to fulfill the goals proposed by the article title and provide step-by-step guidance.
This special software combination is generally called WIMP (Windows/IIS/MySQL/PHP ).LinuxFieldsLAMP(Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP ).
My lab system runs 64-bit Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition.
Step 1: Install the Application Server role on Windows Server 2003 R2
To illustrate this example, I will use IISNetworkServer. You can also select PHP, MySQL, andApacheCombination, but I will not use them in this example.
To install the Application Server role on the system, click "Start Menu" and select "Manage Server ". In the Management Server main window, click "add or delete a role. (Figure 1)

Install the Application Server role on the Server so that it can be used as the website host.
Windows searches for existing roles on the server and provides a complete list of roles for installation. (Figure 2)

Application Server roles include IIS and ASP.net
During Server role installation, the system may require you to insert a Windows Server disc. The required files are stored in CD 1.
After the installation is complete, the system updates the Management Server window to reflect the added roles.
Step 2: Download PHP and MySQL
At this time, the server is ready to support web pages. However, since PHP or MySQL has not been installed, the webpage is still static. Before installing PHP and MySQL, you must download their Windows version from their respective websites.