Make your own "test webserver" in 5 minutes.

[kgun]

It is no joke. You can install your own "webserer" with Windows and / or Linux + PHP + MySQL + ... +

in about 5 minutes depending on the source you use and how fast your connection and computer is.

Now you are able to test your webapplications locally before you put them on the web. You also have an excellent environment to teach yourself PHP / MySQL without waiting for your hoster to upgrade to the latest versions. You also find the latest Beta version.

[mushroom]

Yes it is true .... welcome to the world of open source.

[kgun]

I am going to a Microsoft seminar on may 15. about Vista :-) Xp is good enough for me. Hope Vista will be better. I am looking at Linux when / if I have free time.

[kgun]

Silence is always a good sign in business. It is a sign of people learning and developing.

1. This is a great book.

From a birdseye view,

1. Learn how to send query strings via the URL, store it in inbuilt PHP arrays and retrieve the information to present it on a webpage.

2. Do the same via forms.

3. Learn to physically connect to MySQL (my first post on page 2 of that thread) and learn elementary SQL statements.

4. How to connect to the database via PHP statements, embed SQL statements in PHP and finally build a databasedriven C(ontent) M(anangement) S(ystem).

Related threads:

Why PHP.

A soft introduction to object oriented programming.

Next level go to OopSchool in my signatrure for more advanced topics. There is at present, a not very active OOP subforum on ForumNorway. Idea is to get students from universities to participate.

[thebigdishman]

I need the same but for ASP with embedded SQL and Javascript, not PHP. Does anyone have any suggestions please?

[kgun]

1. This book explains it:

Build Your Own ASP.NET Website Using C# & VB.NET

2. ASP.NET free downloads

3. Additional resources on my own site OopSchool

[thebigdishman]

Thank for the quick reply and the info, but I am not sure that is quite what I wanted. I have a website built in a series of Active Server Pages with embedded SQL - I just need to test it offline.

[kgun]

I need the same but for ASP with embedded SQL and Javascript, not PHP. Does anyone have any suggestions please?

I think that book explains it. It also explains how to set up MS IIS (Internet Information Services) server. The first chapters from sitepoint books are usually free. The setup and configuration are explained in chapter 1.

- SQL Server 2005 Express Edition is free.

Related thread: (Second post from the bottom of the thread):

A soft introduction to Object Oriented programming."We are incredibly excited to announce that effective April 19th, 2006, all Visual Studio 2005 Express Editions including Visual Basic, Visual C#, Visual J#, Visual C++, and Visual Web Developer Express will be free permanently!
Source:ASP.net"

If this is not an answer to your question, please be more specific.