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Question Using PHP MySQL ( SitePoint Forums Just Starting Your Design )
Updated: 2008-08-12 07:19:12 (4)

Using PHP MySQL

Hi all,
I am using Kevin Yank's book "Database Driven Website Using
PHP & MySQL.
I am running Windows XP pro with IIS 5.1.
I am trying to install PHP with the Windows PHP.exe Installer.
When the install wizard runs I get to the point where it ask for:
Mail configuration.
enter address for SMTP Server_________
enter the 'From' address for mail function_____.

Well this is how new I am to all this.
Got to this point and I am lost to what it is asking for.

If anyone could help on the Install of PHP from here I would appreciate it very much.

Answers: Using PHP MySQL ( SitePoint Forums Just Starting Your Design )

Using PHP MySQL

New to PHP & MySql?
Try http://sourceforge.net/projects/phphome/

jofa

Using PHP MySQL

SMTP and "From" address can be your actual email and SMTP server from your ISP if you plan to test and dev using the mail() function.

Myself, as i don't need to use the mail function offline I have this in php.ini:

Code:

[mail function]
; For Win32 only.
SMTP = localhost ; for Win32 only

; For Win32 only.
sendmail_from = me@localhost.com ; for Win32 only

But I could use my actual SMTP server from my ISP and my actual email (I may soon do it).

EDIT: php package like phphome are good, but you're better installing it yourself (IMHO).

Mike

ALSLG

Using PHP MySQL

Thanks ALSAG,
Those were the default settings when trying to install.

So I will just leave as is and continue and I should be OK.

If I understand you right.

sdarn212

Using PHP MySQL

Yep. As long as you don't use the mail() function.

Mike

ALSLG

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