Apache setup on OpenSuse11

[QWERTYtechwf]

I was wondering if anyone that is running OpenSuse 11 could help me set up APACHE, MYSQL, and PHP for webhosting. I would really appreciate it.

Thanks,
QWERTYtech

[yancek]

What point are you at? Have you installed apache/php/mysql? Any or all?
If not, I would recommend you install them using Yast, in the order above. Keep track of what you do so that if you have further questions or specific problems, you can post informed questions. If you're looking for something more specific about running a webhosting service, post more details.

[QWERTYtechwf]

Okay, I have not set anything up just yet. I'm a newbie to OpenSuse 11 and I don't really know how to do anything.

I have downloaded the following files:

• mysql-5.0.51a-linux-i686.tar.gz
• php-5.2.6.tar.gz
• httpd-2.2.9.tar.gz
• MamboV4.6.2.tar.gz
• noip-duc-linux.tar.gz

I don't know the first thing to start with and even how to start it and I will greatly appreciate any help.

Thanks,
QWERTYtech

[gogalthorp]

Use Yast to install programs you really don't want to work from source unless you know what you are doing.

In the menu you will find Yast

Yast-Software-software management

[QWERTYtechwf]

Okay, so I went into YAST and used the Software Manager and selected Apache2, MySQL, and PHP to be installed. It seemed like it was finished whenever it asked me if I wanted to install/remove anymore software. I said no. What do I do now? Please be kind and patient, I'm a newbie to Linux in general.

[yancek]

Have you started Apache yet? If not, go to a terminal and type: /usr/sbin/apache2ctl start
Open a browser and enter and go to localhost/index.html
You should have a web page which simply says "It Works"
If you get that, post back for more info on how to get php and mysql working.

[Cyberknox]

Try this how to out. I used it with vs 10.3 initially and it was a pretty simple setup.

The Perfect Server - OpenSUSE 11 | HowtoForge - Linux Howtos and Tutorials

[QWERTYtechwf]

Have you started Apache yet? If not, go to a terminal and type: /usr/sbin/apache2ctl start
Open a browser and enter and go to localhost/index.html
You should have a web page which simply says "It Works"
If you get that, post back for more info on how to get php and mysql working.

No such luck... Got this meesage: "No such file or directory."

[yancek]

You got the "No Such Fier or Directory" for /usr/sbin/apache2ctl? I'm running Suse 9.2 and opensuse 10.3 and that's where it is on both. Maybe they changed for 11.0? Open a terminal and do a "whereis apache2ctl". Make sure you have the 2 in apache2ctl. Or you can use Konqueror to see if it is in /usr/sbin. Try the command as root.