[RESOLVED] install on IIS

[rogerl_uk]

This may be dumb, but I want to explore installing PHP and MySQL on a Microsoft Small Busines Server running IIS.

The server will be used to host a church website.

Although the server is protected by a firewall, I would like advice on installing PHP and MySQL and how to secure the applications.

Can anyone point me to an idiot's guide to installing and securing in this environment, please?

I know the alternative is to stop IIS and install Apache, but I don't control the server.

[Doug G]

There are detailed instructions on the php website for installing with IIS. I used them on XP to install the isapi version without any problems. Alternatively, there is a cgi version that installs by a windows installer setup program, it's easier to install but imho not as efficient as the isapi installation.

First security tip is make sure you keep your windows updated.