WampServer and Joomla??

[estwig]

We have a server at home and for our sins we have SBS 2003 installed on it, I access the server via a windows remote desktop connection from one of our puters.

I would like to install WampServer on our little server, this would enable me to work on Joomla websites from anyone of our puters as I feel like it. I can then get them right before uploading to our host.

Installing WampServer is not the problem, the problem starts accessing either Wampserver or SBS 2003 via the remote desktop connection, how do I select which one I want??

I don't really want to run Joomla and WampServer through the remote desktop connection, as the remote connection can be very slow.

Maybe the answer is a partition on the hard drive and some flavour of Linux for Joomla to sit on. Would this work and how would I access it??


Any ideas appreciated.

 

[Subbynet]

Wampserver is really a bunch of applications, so you access it (The Wampserver control panel) via SBS 2003 (and Remote Desktop). You might want to set-up a shared folder so you can put your site files on the "server" easier.

(Its not a "server" as in the sense of "Server Operating System" like SBS)

You can then access web pages as normal, using a browser.

 

[estwig]

Wampserver is really a bunch of applications, so you access it (The Wampserver control panel) via SBS 2003 (and Remote Desktop). You might want to set-up a shared folder so you can put your site files on the "server" easier.

(Its not a "server" as in the sense of "Server Operating System" like SBS)

You can then access web pages as normal, using a browser.

Thanks, a couple of bits I don't get.

Why would we want a shared folder?? The puters that access the server are all running XP Pro, does this make a difference??

So to access the webpages, would I type something like this into the browser?? http:// server ip/folder containing website/joomla admin panel

 

[Subbynet]

Hi,

Once you have the server (Wampserver) running, you'll need to upload your webpages. I normally just create a "shared folder" (passworded if you require) so I can chuck them on the server easier while developing.

You can then save the file directly to the server, and see the results in a browser without requiring FTP...

Also to view the pages, you would do as you said, use the IP or hostname of the computer, followed by the folder you stuck the files in.

 

[estwig]

Thanks, that makes sense.

So would you know what flavour of WampServer I need to run on sbs 2003, assuming they don't do one specifically for this.

 

[Subbynet]

I've tried a few of these installer packages like Wampserver - the truth is they can be a bit hit or miss...

Generally, I'd have thought Wampserver should work ok, you might need to change the default port (80) because its possible IIS is also running on your SBS machine, and that will already be running on port 80, so Wampserver would fail. You can change Wampserver to run on say Port 85....

Then to access it, you'll need to type http://IPorHostname:85/FolderToFiles

 

[estwig]

Thanks for your help Subbynet.

I might give it a go over Christmas, it's either find somefink to do or spend time talking to the missus!

I'll let you know how I get on.

 

[KM-Tiger]

Have you got another PC available?

Could organise a Linux install on that.

 

[estwig]

Have you got another PC available?

Could organise a Linux install on that.

Yes I have, that's a good idea, was never happy with the idea of messing with the sbs, any idea of breaking it scares the life outta me.

It might be fun to play with Linux as well.

There's a little project to keep me amused over Christmas.


Can you recommend a nice simple Linux OS for a 2.8ghz P4 with about 2gb of ram and then what?? Install WampServer on that??

 

[Simplistic Designs]

Hi,

I use Joomla for the majority of my websites. When I was first learning and exploring the system, I had it set up on a WAMP server on my pc at home. Have to admit - compared with Joomla on a proper server, it was terrible!!

Generally this was due to WAMP being irritating but still. Just sharing my experience on this one.

If possible I'd suggest you find a way of avoiding WAMP servers all together but if there's no way around it then good luck. I've been having a think whilst reading the thread and can't think of any obvious alternatives - sorry

Not my most helpful post ever but thought I'd share my opinion.

Ally McInnes.

Simplistic Designs - Professional Designs for Affordable Prices.
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[KM-Tiger]

I could do the install remotely, if you like. Very roughly:

You forward a router port so I can get in, ping me, when I ask, so I know your IP.

You burn a CD (I'll give you a link), boot from that and do the first few steps - I can talk you through on the phone - it's about 6 easy steps until remote access is available.

I'll do the rest, it will take about 30-40 mins, and you'll know I've finished as you will see the CD eject!

Reboot and another 30-40 mins would see Apache, PHP, MySQL, Joomla installed.

 

[estwig]

I could do the install remotely, if you like. Very roughly:

You forward a router port so I can get in, ping me, when I ask, so I know your IP.

You burn a CD (I'll give you a link), boot from that and do the first few steps - I can talk you through on the phone - it's about 6 easy steps until remote access is available.

I'll do the rest, it will take about 30-40 mins, and you'll know I've finished as you will see the CD eject!

Reboot and another 30-40 mins would see Apache, PHP, MySQL, Joomla installed.

That's very kind of you to offer KM, thank you.

I like to learn and one of the best ways for me to learn is by getting my fingers dirty, learn by trial and error. Dipping my toe into the World of Linux sounds interesting and using an old pc to build Joomla websites sounds like an ideal solution.

Having said all that, any pointers would be appreciated.

 

[stugster]

Having said all that, any pointers would be appreciated.

Try Wordpress

 

[ServWise]

I believe you're a little confused about what WAMP is and why you think you need it. WAMP stands for Windows, Apache, MySQL and PHP. However since Windows comes with a perfectly excellent and easy to configure web server call IIS then why not use that and install the components you need separately. (A good way to learn about them at the same time)

MySQL installs easily though an installer as does PHP, Although you might want to learn about running it under fastCGI and it is a really good idea to learn about PHP configs.

Install the free developer version of isapi rewrite and your Joomla can even run fully functional with SEO urls.

 

[estwig]

Try Wordpress

Wordpress is for coffee drinking girls!!

I believe you're a little confused about what WAMP is and why you think you need it. WAMP stands for Windows, Apache, MySQL and PHP. However since Windows comes with a perfectly excellent and easy to configure web server call IIS then why not use that and install the components you need separately. (A good way to learn about them at the same time)

MySQL installs easily though an installer as does PHP, Although you might want to learn about running it under fastCGI and it is a really good idea to learn about PHP configs.

Install the free developer version of isapi rewrite and your Joomla can even run fully functional with SEO urls.

Thank you that's interesting, you know the bit where I said I wanna learn, well there is a limit!!