Install SMF 1.1.4, php-5.2.5, apache_2.2.8-win32 and mysql-5.0.51a-win32

[DaveM]

Well I have been struggling for a few days now to get this configuration working and I have not been able to find anyone that can actually get me to a point of a working installation. So here is how I did it.

 

1. Download all the software.

a. SMF 1.1.4

b. PHP 5.2.5 zip package (make sure it is the zipped package and not the installer) from http://www.php.net/downloads.php

c. Apache httpd-2.2.8-win32-src.zip from http://httpd.apache.org/download.cgi

d. mysql-5.0.51a-win32 from http://www.mysql.com/

 

2. Ok now install the MySQL nothing fancy to this. Just do the install and run the setup afterwards.

3. Now install Apache also just run the setup and let it install. It will start the service one it has installed you can stop the service until you are ready for it later.

4. Unzip the php zipped file to c:\php

5. Ok now go to this site and they will explain how to configure you config files http://www.thesitewizard.com/php/install-php-5-apache-windows.shtml

6. Also remember to add your php to you system path in control panel. Open up system click on the advanced tab. Now select Environment Variables. In the System Variables select new the name will be php and the variable will be c:\php. Save and close.

 

PLEASE NOTE that on the web site that I listed above they forgot one crucial setup of your php.ini please make sure you do this as well Uncomment the following line

 

extension=php_mysql.dll

 

I have also increased the upload file size as I need huge uploads on my system this must be done in you php.ini (900m = 900 Megs)

 

; Maximum size of POST data that PHP will accept.
post_max_size = 900M

 

And

 

; Maximum allowed size for uploaded files.
upload_max_filesize = 900M

 

I have also attached my two config file for your convenience

 

Download php.ini

 

Download apache config

 

I was not sure what area this should go in as it covers a few applications so I posted it here, please move if needed