Web Server, Database and Scripting Engine

Many open source business applications run on top of a base package consisting of a web server, database and scripting engine. The web server is Apache that serves up web pages. The database is MySQL that stores the data. The scripting engine is PHP that runs the application script.

However, trying to download and install all these different software and configuring them is hard work.

XAMPP Installer

XAMPP Installer software bundles all of these in a single software package convenient to download and install. XAMPP Installer does not require any configuration settings for the various components. XAMPP Installer programs also come with other modules such as phpMyAdmin, which is useful for administering MySQL database. XAMPP has an easy-to-use control panel, which is convenient for starting and stopping Apache and MySQL servers. You can download XAMPP free from here.

Primarily Used for Development

XAMPP Installer program is useful  for ease of installation for doing development and proof-of-concept trials quickly on your PC without connectivity to the internet. If you want to use it for production use, you have to take necessary steps to secure it further.

Please read our Precautions FAQ before downloading.