Hour 2. Installing PHP
What You’ll Learn in This Hour:
Which platforms, servers, and databases are supported by PHP
Where to find PHP and other useful open-source software
One way of installing PHP on Linux
Some options that add features to your PHP binary
Some configuration directives
How to find help when things go wrong
Before getting started with the PHP language, you must first acquire, install, and configure the PHP engine. PHP is available for a wide range of platforms and works in conjunction with many servers.
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