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Installing XAMPP for the Web Server Environment

 

XAMPP is a free web server that contains PHP,Apache, MySQL and PERL.

Documentation for XAMPP is available at www.apachefriends.org


*note: You must deactivate WINDOWS FIREWALL in order for WAMP to function and install!

Below is a quick install summary.

1. Clicking on the XAMPP executable in the webservers directory

 

2. You will now see the following XAMPP setup security screen. Click RUN

 

3. After clicking RUN you will see the language question prompt. Click OK

 

4. Next you will see

 

5. Next you will see the XAMPP Install Location.

Because XAMPP is so small, it is recommened you leave the default directory of c:\xampp

If you do choose an alternate directory,

DO NOT use spaces in the filename, and preferably only change the drive letter.

In other words leave it off the root directory (i.e. c:\xampp , d:\xampp , e:\xampp , f:\xampp , etc....)

 

 

6. Next you will see the options screen.

 

If you are a newbie, then it is HIGHLY recommended you check all options!!!

FileZilla is an option that allows you to transfer files to and from your web server. This option is not used with Data Center Audit so it purely optional.

 

8. Clicking INSTALL will begin the install.

 

9. After the files are finished copying you will see the following screen

 

10. Now you will see a brief command window that will check your ports

 

11. Provided the ports are open you will see the following:

 

12. Clicking OK will display the following:

 

13. Now your browser will launch and you will see the XAMPP Splash screen to verify everything is working.

 

13. The XAMPP services manager will also launch.

 

You may minimize it and launch it at any time by clicking on the XAMPP icon in the lower right hand corner of your screen (shown below)

 

 

If you are using the Data Center Audit Installer, the root password will be set for you.

So click HERE to return to the installer instructions.

 

Otherwise

 

Click here for instructions on establishing and resetting the MySQL root user password.