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which files to download and instructions for installation

  Date: Nov 24    Category: Unix / Linux / Ubuntu    Views: 400
  

I come from the mainstay, Windows NT Server environment, but now I
have the daunting task of setting up a web server under Linux. Well,
this is my first attempt with a Linux Server, so, I need a little
educating.

I have RedHat Linux 7.2 installed and running. Very impressed!!!!
The Server has not crashed in over 3 months of 24/7 operation.
Haven't seen that with Windows.

I also have the Apache Web Server installed and patched for the
FrontPage 2002 server extensions. Also, very impressed. IIS just
isn't this reliable.

I've got the basic skeleton for the web site built using FrontPage and
Visual Studio. Looking good so far.

Now we come to the problem. This site needs database functionality,
but I cannot install Microsoft SQL Server on Linux so I had to
research other SQL Servers. I have found PostgreSQL, and the
information that I can gather on it indicates that this would be the
best to handle what is needed on this site. But, I haven't been able
to determine what files I need to download for installation, or any
good instructions on how to install it with the config. that I
currently have. Any suggestions???

Also, from my readings, it is indicated that PHP would be the best
scripting language to use for this site, again, can't determine what
file to download or instructions for installation.

Would greatly appreciate any assistance you might be able to provide
with regard to which files to download and instructions for
installation. Please, consider that I already have RH Linux 7.2,
Apache 1.3.19 (the FrontPage 2002 patched version) installed and
running. I need to be able to install PostgreSQL and PHP into this
configuration without losing the site skeleton that has already been
constructed.

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6 Answers Found

 
Answer #1    Answered On: Nov 24    

I am currently using a Apache configuration with Mysql and PHP. MySQL
is usually considered a more simple database, and by many better than
Postgresql.
MySQL is probably either already installed, or on one of your redhat
cds. You may have a little hassle getting it running, but it's all good
once you figure it out. PHP is almost always bundled with Apache, and I
think it's even in the default distribution. Yes, php is the best way
to interface with a database, and it's also very good for other web
scripting.

The de facto place to find Linux/Unix software is freshmeat.net, for
your future software needs. (and yes, their search engine is pretty good.)

 
Answer #2    Answered On: Nov 24    

postgresql enforces things like referential
integrity...if that's what you may be looking for..(as
well as other features)...I would agree mysql is a
simpler way to go...but postgres is not much
worse...it should also be on your redhat cd

 
Answer #3    Answered On: Nov 24    

depends on what you mean by better. the better rdbms is pgsql hands down. it has features that can be used to compare against commercial rdbms. mysql is not meant to run in those circles-tho it is a good simple db none-the-less.

 
Answer #4    Answered On: Nov 24    

Check your installation CDs for files ending in *.rpm These are
pacakges for the Red Hat Package Manager.
Use your browser and click on the ones that look like they are part of
postgress. It may ask for the root password.


Best thing to do is hit Barnes & Noble or Borders. The books in
question are expensive but you'll save in time
and have a nice desk reference also when you need one. I think it is
actually more common to use MySQL with
PHP but I'm sure Postgres will work fine.

 
Answer #5    Answered On: Nov 24    

I've found all the files that I need online, and more. There are
like 5 different flavors of PostgreSQL, and even more flavors of PHP
and a wide variety of providers for both. But, I cannot find
installation instructions that won't wipe out the site skeleton.

 
Answer #6    Answered On: Nov 24    

postgres is a good choice-a real rdbms. there is only one flavor, tho there
are different versions out there, and it comes from
http://www.postgresql.org . Get the latest. PHP comes from
http://www.php.net Not so hard. Finding a provider I can not help you since
I do my own work. check out the pgsql and php site for links.

 
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