RE: Building Personal Use Only Web Server on XP

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"EBR" wrote:

> Do I need to register a Domain Name even though I am working solely on my PC?

No

> How do I establish a Network Domain for my PC (whether or not registered)?

No need unless you connect your PC to the web and run the web server for
internet access

> What is my Server Name?

Your Full Computer name as shown in 'My Computer' properties

> Do I need to setup an Admin email?

Not if its not available on the internet

> Can I use the term "localhost" for any of the above?

http://localhost or http://computer_name will work

> Will I have to modify the Apache config file?
> Once I get Apache up and running and load PHP and MySQL, are there issues I
> ought to be aware of?

No experience of Apache but you will need to read the installation
instructions carefully to get PHP and MySQL working

> What tools would you recommend to develope html web pages?

I use Dreamweaver, a bit pricey but about the best there is. There are many
other web authoring packages available.

> What tools to insert PHP statements in html to ultimately link with MySQL?

Dreamweaver again

> Again, if there is a good source to go to to read how to develope a
> home-based web-server for development purposes only, I am absolutely willing
> to spend the time to educate myself.

Self taught so can't make any recommendations other than use the MySQL and
PHP web sites.

Best of luck - Norman
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