Julie C. Meloni 
Sams Teach Yourself PHP, MySQL and Apache All in One [PDF ebook] 

In just a short time, you can learn how to use PHP, My SQL, and Apache together to create dynamic, interactive websites and applications using the three leading open-source web development technologies. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson in this book builds on the previous ones, enabling you to learn the essentials of PHP scripting, My SQL databases, and the Apache web server from the ground up. Regardless of whether you run Linux, Windows, or Mac OS X, the enclosed CD includes a complete starter kit that lets you install all the software you need to set up a stable environment for learning, testing, and production. Learn how to… Install, configure, and set up the PHP scripting language, the My SQL database system, and the Apache Web server Get these technologies to work together to create a dynamic, database-backed website Interact with My SQL using PHP Work with forms and files Create a web-based discussion forum or mailing list Add a storefront and shopping cart to your site Optimize your My SQL databases Fine-tune the Apache server’s performance Restrict access to your applications Set up a secure web server CD-ROM Includes A complete PHP, My SQL, and Apache starter kit for Windows(R), Linux(R), or Mac(R) OS X.