Installing Apache, MySQL, and PHP

Learn how to install and configure Apache, MySQL, and PHP, known collectively as the AMP stack, on a local development computer. Windows, macOS, and Linux scenarios are covered.

Introduction

• Install, configure, and set up the AMP stack
• Who this course is for
• What's new in this version of the course

1. Understanding the AMP Stack

• What is an AMP stack?
• Choose a software stack

2. Install Separate Components on Windows

• Install Apache on Windows
• Configure and run Apache on Windows
• Run Apache as a Windows service
• Install PHP with Apache on Windows
• Install MySQL on Windows
• Use MySQL Workbench on Windows
• Uninstall MySQL on Windows

3. Install WampServer on Windows

• Install WampServer
• Manage WampServer
• Define WampServer directory aliases

4. Install Separate Components on macOS

• Start and stop Apache on macOS
• Configure personal site folders
• Activate PHP on macOS
• Install MySQL on macOS
• Install MySQL Workbench on macOS
• Uninstall MySQL on macOS

5. Install MAMP on macOS

• Install MAMP on macOS
• Configure MAMP server ports
• Switch MAMP PHP versions
• Uninstall MAMP

6. Install LAMP on Linux

• Install Apache on Ubuntu Linux
• Install PHP on Ubuntu Linux
• Install MySQL on Ubuntu Linux
• Install MySQL Workbench on Ubuntu Linux

7. Common Tasks and Troubleshooting

• Diagnose port conflicts on Windows
• Diagnose port conflicts on macOS
• Reset MySQL root admin password

Conclusion

• Where to go from here