Appendix C. Installing XAMPP
IN THIS APPENDIX
Setting up a local server installation for Drupal
XAMPP is a unified software package that bundles into one installer all the necessary elements for creating a fully functional server environment. The system includes not only the basics, like the Apache Web server, the MySQL database, and the PHP language support, but also useful tools like phpMyAdmin.
XAMPP is cross-platform compatible and can be installed on Windows, Linux, or Mac. This appendix provides a step-by-step guide to installing XAMPP on a Windows machine.
At the conclusion of this process, you will have a functional server on your Windows machine that allows you to run Drupal locally.
Follow these steps to acquire the XAMPP installation package and get it set up on your local machine:
Connect to the Internet, and open your browser.
Direct your browser to
http://www.apachefriends.org.The Web page loads in your browser.
Click the main menu choice XAMPP.
The XAMPP page loads.
Click the links XAMPP for Windows.
The XAMPP for Windows page loads.
Click the Download link.
The page jumps to the Download packages list.
Click either the .exe or .zip option under the heading XAMPP for Windows, Basic Package.
A new window opens and goes to Sourceforge.net's downloads page. The download should begin automatically.
When the pop-up prompts you to save the file, click OK.
The software installer downloads to your computer. After it is complete, you can move to the next step.
Locate the downloaded archive ...
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