Computer

PHP/Oracle Development


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Review Questions: Week 1

  1. What is front end development?
  2. What is PHP?
  3. Why PHP is useful?
  4. What functions does Zend Server includes?
  5. After installing Apache (Zend) server, if you took default settings, where (which directory) can you find "Document Root" in your computer?
  6. If you want to test the PHP program you wrote/copied, which directory should you place the file before you can access the program on a browser?
  7. What is the typical URL address you could use to access your PHP program which you placed in "Document Root" in your computer?
  8. What does OCI8 stand for?
  9. Why is OCI8 useful?
  10. You want to test if your web server is working. You type in the URL (http://localhost/TestPHP.php) in your webbrowser. Then, see the following message: "Sorry, we couldn't find http://localhost/TestPHP.php. Here are some related websites: ..." You suspect that the web server has not been started. Where (how) can you find out if your web server has been started or not?

    The following questions require some research and testing. It is not required for the class. They are meant for geeks.
  11. Where is "Document Root" defined in Apache (Zend) Server in your computer?
  12. If you want to change your "Document Root" to "C:\Temp" folder, what are steps you can take? Provide a list of the procedure, especially changes that are needed. You may have to test them to make sure they work.