Jul22008Online Instructions for XAMPP and MAMP
If you use Dreamweaver’s database-driven page building tools, it’s a good idea to have a working Web server running on your own computer. In my books I recommend XAMPP for Windows and MAMP for Macs. Because the software is updated more frequently than my book, I’ve put instructions for setting up a testing server using these two programs on my Web site. I’ll keep these instructions up-to-date as new versions of XAMPP and MAMP come out:
- XAMPP Instructions (Windows)
- MAMP Instructions (Mac)
2 Responses to “Online Instructions for XAMPP and MAMP”
Mike Haylett October 26th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
I am following your Dreamweaver CS3 book because I need a basic database to integrate with my proposed web site.
Unfortunately, I am having frustrating problems with Windows and your instructions for running XAMPP - Windows (XP Pro with all the latest updates) insists that I enter user name & password to access my machine when I try to access localhost web page even though I am administrator with no password setup! Same problem when I tried the basic Apache program downloaded from their site.
I had considered using MS Access but my web host does not support .ASP.
Is it possible to update a MySQL database on a home machine, then upload it to the web host site or must all updates be done online?
Any pointers to the Windows probs or where to go to find answers would be much appreciated.
Many thanks,
Mike
Vijaya Kumar August 30th, 2008 at 8:45 am
I have been reading ‘The Missing Manual on Dreamweaver8′ for the past few weeks. Being a novice web designer, I have found your book a good support. Without any background of knowledge or hands on experience about web designing, Dreamweaver makes web designing easier. Your explanations in the book gives us the minute details and valuable information in an ordered manner. Thanks alot.
regards
Vijaya Kumar