[tutorial] IIS6 + PHP

[vampireBR]

1. Getting started - Choosing which package to download.

A visit to the

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downloads page reveals a choice of two downloads in the "Windows Binaries" section:

* PHP 4.3.6 zip package [7,201Kb]
* PHP 4.3.6 installer [1,047Kb]

(Please note that later versions may be available as you read this)

The "installer" is the easier of the two to install but not without it's bugs. If you prefer this method please visit the "CONFIGURING PHP TO RUN ON IIS6 (INSTALLER)" page to learn how to successfully install and configure it.

The ZIP package is the preferred option simply because it includes greater functionality and extensions. However, this should be obvious from the much greater download size.

THIS TUTORIAL FOCUSES ON THE CONFIGURATION OF THE "ZIP PACKAGE".

Both packages can be downloaded from the following page:

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You will also need to download the FastCGI ISAPI/NSAPI binaries from

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2. Installing the Package

Figure 1 -Selecting Standard Installation[/B]

Despite what you might expect, the "Advanced" installation offers little over the "Standard" so it's best to simply go for standard. Don't worry about the "Mail Configuration" unless you know what you're doing - just click "Next".

Figure 2 -Selecting IIS6 Installation

Obviously, if you're installing onto Windows Server 2003, you need to change the selection to "Microsoft IIS 6 or higher" and click "Next".

A small box will appear to tell you that "IIS has been configured". Press "OK".

Figure 3 - Windows Script Host (ignore it)

Closely followed by Figure 3 above (just ignore it and click "OK")

Figure 4 -Registering CScript (Click "No")

As VBScript has nothing to do with PHP just click "No" when Figure 4 (above) appears.

A couple of OK's later, PHP is installed. Well, not quite.

2. Configuring Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager:

Figure 5 - Web Service Extensions

If you are using the new style Start menu, you can reach the Internet Information Services console by clicking

 

[[lexx]]

wow. lots of bs..

thanks for the guide. you should consinder re-posting it on server resources thread, cuz I ain't gonna stick it as there is no room for more posts stickied. and I leave this thread opened if any questions..

 

[Wh005h]

Is there a php registration script or was this just to help people with having php with their iis lol?