Setting up an Apache server for phpBB...

[xyzzy]

Hi everyone. I need to set up a new Linux webserver for use with phpBB. So, this will require Apache, MySQL, and PHP. Can anyone reccomend any internet-based tutorials for installing these? I am a total Linux newbie :), and would be open to using any distro. Thanks!

[hermit00]

Happily: Apache Install NHF (http://www.linuxnewbie.org/nhf/Webservers/Setting_Up_Apache.html)
Good luck

[vbp6us]

You listed three different things there:


1. Webserver
Recommendations: Apache..of course

2. Forum
Recommendations: PHPBB w/ that you need mySql
A. Mysql


What distro do you have installed?

[xyzzy]

I'm running RedHat 7.1, since it's on an SGI box. SGI's custom video drivers only support up to RH 7.1.

Originally posted by vbp6us
You listed three different things there:


1. Webserver
Recommendations: Apache..of course

2. Forum
Recommendations: PHPBB w/ that you need mySql
A. Mysql


What distro do you have installed?

[Zoist]

Make sure you have the Apache, Mysql and php RPMs installed. After that, it's basically a walk in the park to install phpBB.

Open up the terminal window and type mysql. Then type create database phpbb; then \q then enter the info in the phpBB install screen.
Usually the Red Hat Apache RPM uses the /var/www/htdocs dir for Web pages. Don't forget to set the directory permissions correctly.