How to install Apache server

**Dodge** · 14-10-2008

Hi,

I want to install PHP development environment on my computer system and I have Windows XP as my OS, I have gone through one PDF document in which it was mentioned that integrate with the Apache server, for that need to install the Apache server.
So, please anyone can tell me how to install the Apache server.

Thanks

**Michael25** · 14-10-2008

Hi Dodge,

You need to have apache server installed on your system to create the PHP development environment.
Apache server has been the most popular Web server on the Internet,Apache server is developed and maintained as an open-source software by the Apache HTTP Server Project. Apache server supports several operating systems including Unix and Windows.

I will provide you apache server download link where you can download the same.
http://webdesign.about.com/cs/apache...tapachewin.htm

if any problem revert back

Michael25

**Khushal** · 14-10-2008

hey Dodge,

follow the links which gives you how to download the Apache server
http://www.thesitewizard.com/apache/...-windows.shtml

And also providing you the tutorials for installing the Apache server on the Windows XP
http://www.tanguay.info/wamp/installPhp5.php5?step=8

Hope this will help you.

**Dodge** · 14-10-2008

Thanks Khushal for your immediate reply.

**SreeKanth** · 14-10-2008

Hi Dodge,

Apache is one of the most popular Web servers on the Web right now, and part of its charm is that it's free. It also has a lot of features that make it very extensible and useful for many different types of Web sites. It is a server that is used for personal Web pages up to enterprise level sites.

following is the link provides you more details about Appache server.
http://windows.fyicenter.com/71_Apac...erver_and.html

follow the link which gives you step by step installation guide.
http://www.tanguay.info/wamp/installPhp5.php5?step=1

cheers