PHP on IBM i

Everything you’ll need to run PHP & Open Source applications on the IBM i

Download our bundle of essential guides to PHP on IBM i, which includes:

Getting started with PHP on IBM i

If you are thinking of developing PHP applications on the IBM i, but don’t really know where to start then this guide will help you get started.

Inside, you’ll find a step-by-step guide to setting up Zend server and some advice on some of the tools you’ll need to start developing, deploying and managing modern web and mobile applications on the IBM i.

First printed on Powerwire, the leading independent publication for IBM i, AIX and Linux news in Europe.

Tips for a happy Zend Server on the IBM i

In our first PHP on i guide, Pete Samways looked at how to get started with PHP on IBM i. Server side, this involved installing Zend Server – the PHP engine that makes things happen.

In this guide, Pete shares some tips on how to configure Zend Server to avoid problems and get the best out of it.

First printed on Powerwire, the leading independent publication for IBM i, AIX and Linux news in Europe.

Guide to running Open Source PHP applications on the IBM i with Zend

Open source software is increasingly gaining acceptance in the IBM i community as a way to ‘cheaply’ and easily provide solutions for common business needs. Typically, source code is provided free of charge under license, with rights granted to use, study, change and distribute the software.

In this latest guide, Pete Samways does warn that open source software is free, but free like a puppy.

First printed on Powerwire, the leading independent publication for IBM i, AIX and Linux news in Europe.

Deploy secure and safe web applications

This guide explains how WebSmart, an award-winning rapid development tool for creating PHP or RPG desktop and mobile web applications, in conjunction with the free IBM HTTP Server powered by Apache, provides all of the tools and technology to create and deploy web applications that are secure and safe.

Reproduced with kind permission of BCD Software, the leading provider of tools for developing, modernising and mobilising the IBM i

Deploying popular software and systems on the IBM i using Zend Server

Download a bundle of quick guides showing you how to deploy various popular software and systems on the IBM i using Zend Server.

The PHP on IBM i series includes quick-start guides to deploying Magneto, Drupal, Sugar CRM, WordPress, Mantis Bug Tracker, MediaWiki, Adminer, Joomla, phpBB and phpMyAdmin using Zend server on the IBM i

 

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If you’re considering starting to develop applications in PHP on IBM i and need some help, or you’re a seasoned developer and need some expert guidance, please feel free to get in touch. We’re always happy to see how we can help.