test Mambo on local computer?

Artemisio · 19.06.2004, 19:46

Hi

I would like to test Mambo on my local machine. How do I accomplish that?
Also, can I easily upload what I setup locally to my hosted domain without headaches (ain't no programmer) or would you advice me to set the whole thing up on my ftp right away?

Thank you!

eyezberg · 19.06.2004, 19:50

I test all the modules, components, templates, hacks, bots etc locally before going live.
You can either use MSAS (mos standalone server), try mambosolutions for this or mosforge,
or do as I did: install www.easyphp.org (apache, php, phpmyadmin, mysql..) and then mambo..

setup · 19.06.2004, 20:06

Hello ppl,

i install and test all my things in php or mysql in my localhost server, and my localhost server are Xampp, you can download here www.apachefriends.org

X-F4CT0R · 19.06.2004, 20:13

I love MSAS, it is by far the easiest and it's all the same as when you have to install it. I would get MSAS at www.mambosolutions.com

tonyskyday · 19.06.2004, 20:45

If you are just interesting in it being quick and having mambo already ready to go, definitely go with MSAS. If you want to dig into the workings of Apache/PHP/MySQL a little more, and you want mail and ftp servers locally, then definitely I can recommend Xampp, it's very nice. If you really want to know what is going on, install and configure Apache/PHP/MySQL individially.

-Tony

X-F4CT0R · 19.06.2004, 20:49

BUT if you are more expirienced and know how it works but just need a test server to see how your templates, module, components are working MSAS is great. Very quick, very easy and I love the graphical interface.

Artemisio · 19.06.2004, 21:52

thank you for your suggestions

unfortunately I have no php/apache/mysql skills.

Actually I have installed MSAS, BUT

I don't know where to start: I can see that a virtual "W/" drive has been created, but how do I proceed?

A hint or a link would be very appreciated. I'm pretty sure that I'll go for Mambo, if I just can deal with it, which I'm not so sure about right now

Thanx!

tonyskyday · 19.06.2004, 22:27

If you see the virtual drive w:\ that means the server is running, so all you need to do is point your browsers at http://localhost

-Tony