OK.... I give up!!!

How do I install PHP on Windows Server 2003 with IIS? I have read more pages than I care to... All of them state this and that but none state step 1 do this, step 2 do that. I have tried both manual and windows installer which is what I would prefer. None of them speak to the latest version of PHP. So... I take it that someone has to be born a braniac regarding PHP to do this?

Where can I find step by step instructions of how to install PHP on a Windows 2003 IIS 6 machine??

Cheers!!

Try search WIMP.

or WAMP ...

um.... well that didn't work!

mysqld.exe - Application Error
The instruction at "0x006b8853" referenced memory at "0x00c20000". The memory could not be "read"

Click on OK to terminate the program
Click on CANCEL to debug the program



Per my original post... where can one find step by step instructions to install PHP on Windows 2003 Server / IIS6?

programming-forum/tutorial-how-install-php-and-mysql-iis-t56303.html

These steps do not work. I have tried them 4 times. Infact, the post with those steps is what prompted me to post this thread 2 weeks ago when they didn't work then with PHP 5.2.6. I have tried again now several times with 5.2.8 and same thing! Nothing!

My IIS server is configured correctly and responds correctly with http://localhost. I created a phpinfo.php file and placed it in |Inetpub\wwwroot. After installing PHP 5.2.8 using the Windows Installer and selecting IIS CGI I get nothing when doing http://localhost/phpinfo.php

The steps on the page you mention state that PHP will install to C:\PHP which is not correct. The installer packages (both I mention here) install to C:\Program Files\PHP. I have tried installing to that folder and also changing the path to C:\PHP. Same thing... nothing!

Doesn't PHP extension have to be added to in IIS or something?

Where can I find step by step instructions to install PHP, MYSql on a Windows 2003 Server running IIS6?

it maybe helpful if you can elaborate on exactly what issues you had with the tutorial R_T listed instead of just repeating yourself on every single post...

Constructive feedback can be a 2-way street...


edit// you updated your previous post whilst I composed this one ...

Um... I did give useful information... Read the post

And I keep asking for step by step instructions as none have been provided... or I wouldn't be asking.. Make sense?

One post says "try search Wimp". One post says "or Wamp". I expained that I tried Wamp once I searched for it and it doesn't work either!

I have read more pages concerning this than I care to. None of them are consistant. None of them pertain to the latest greatest bits either.

http://www.iisadmin.co.uk/?p=5

Tell me if that helps.

So, the article you list is still not what I am asking. The article pertaining to installing PHP on IIS6.0 however is exactly what I have been talking about.

"I found that there was a lack of really good documentation available if you wanted to use IIS 6.0 as your web server. I also found quite a bit of contradictory information regarding the installation of PHP and MySQL on Windows 2003".

If you noticed in that article it lists the version of PHP is 5.1.4. The most current version of PHP is 5.2.8. An thus why my question. There are more pages on the web pertaining to install it this way or install it that way. Use the Windows Installer, don't use the Windows Installer etc etc. However, each and every one of them is for a much older version than current.

Also, the article you list indicates to try the ISAPI version. Well.. the latest version of PHP includes an IIS ISAPI version. That doesn't work either...

I am truly amazed at how difficult it is not only trying to install this but also trying to get any current information.

You can change the install directory to something other than Program Files. In fact with php you are better not to have it in a directory with a space in it like "Program Files". I would suggest altering the install directory to the root of c: And yes you have to add the php mime type to IIS if you do the install manually, but if I recall the installer does that for you.

Admittedly my tutorial is a bit outdated. I haven't had a pressing need to update to the newest version. When I do, I'll rewrite and update that tutorial. However for the most part, I think all the points are still there. My version is 5.1.4.4. I have some time off over the holidays. If I get the chance I'll try to set up a "start from scratch" install with current versions and do screen shots this time or video tute.

Things to check for / trouble shooting.
1. Check your environment variables to make sure the path to php was updated correctly during install.
2. Try rebooting after install. Even though I don't recall there's anything in the install instructions that say you have to, I always found it necessary.
3. If you've installed it in Program Files try installing it to c:\PHP instead.

So, the article I gave doesn't help?

[EDIT:] The PHP version then was old but no matter, you can download the latest PHP... the steps to download it however would still practically be the same.

About ISAPI... how does that piece of information ruin your install?

Another step-by-step article if you are still lost and confused:

http://peterguy.com/php/install_IIS6.html

I have followed your instructions I believe to the letter.

I have installed in C:\PHP and I believe from what I could gather from your instructions added the folder to the path. However, I cannot be sure it is correct as that part in the instructions is vague. When performing http://localhost/phpinfo.php I get THE WEBPAGE CANNOT BE FOUND.

Not sure would you mean by "check my environment variables".

I did not change any settings in Scriptmaps as I am running IIS website and also a Sharepoint site from this box. And from what I could gather from your instructions it sounds like I would break those. However, again it's vague.

I didn't say that it ruins the install... I state that I have tried multiple installs and it does not install.

The installer does not ad the mime type