Can IIS run PHP?

IIS only runs on Windows, but keep in mind that running PHP on IIS is not the same as running PHP on Windows. There are options to run PHP on Windows like XAMPP or WampServer. However, these two options make some additional choices for you. They run Apache as a web server and use MySQL or MariaDB as a database server.

How do I install PHP 7.4 IIS on Windows 10?

Install 7.4 on Windows + IIS

  1. Unzipping PHP 7.4. Once you have downloaded the appropriate ZIP file, unzip it to your hard drive.
  2. Selecting Your INI File.
  3. Configuring Internet Information Services (IIS) FastCGI.
  4. Configuring Your Site.
  5. Testing Your Deployment.
  6. Configuring Extensions.

How do I install PHP on Windows 10?

How to Install PHP

  1. Step 1: Download the PHP files. You’ll need the PHP Windows installer.
  2. Step 2: Extract the files.
  3. Step 3: Configure php.
  4. Step 4: Add C:\php to the path environment variable.
  5. Step 5: Configure PHP as an Apache module.
  6. Step 6: Test a PHP file.

Does PHP need to be installed?

php files, place them in your web directory, and the server will automatically parse them for you. You do not need to compile anything or install any extra tools. Because PHP is free, most web hosts offer PHP support.

How do I run PHP on Windows 10?

How to Run a PHP Application on Windows 10 Using XAMPP

  1. Install XAMPP. XAMPP is the most popular PHP development environment.
  2. Create a database(only if our PHP app needs a DB)
  3. Paste/clone the PHP app to “htdocs” directory.
  4. Running our PHP file or project.

What is IIS on Windows 10?

IIS is a free Windows Feature included in Windows 10, so why not use it? IIS is a full-featured web and FTP server with some powerful admin tools, strong security features, and can be used to host ASP.NET and PHP applications on the same server. You can even host WordPress sites on IIS.

How do I know if PHP is installed?

Make sure the Web server is running, open a browser and type http://SERVER-IP/phptest.php. You should then see a screen showing detailed information about the PHP version you are using and installed modules.