WampServer is a Windows software package which helps you to install a wide range of databases and tools that you will need for processing large amounts of Internet data.

Purpose and installation

People who run websites use various components like Apache, MySQL and PHP. If you are a beginner, installing and configuring each of them can take quite a lot of time. To avoid all the hassle, you are able to utilize this program as it bundles all the necessary applications into a single installer, and thus speeds up the whole process.

The latest version of this software also includes such tools for website administration and development as Xdebug, XDC, SQLBuddy, as well as PhpMyAdmin and webGrind. The installation process does not take long. You are able to start the server within two minutes.

If you want to download additional files for your Internet site, you may use the Net Transport utility.

Interface and basic actions

The program is not equipped with a detailed interface. There is only a system tray icon from where you can manage all of its components. Clicking on it will reveal a menu that allows you to access a variety of modules that enable you to manage your website.

One of the items provides access to the localhost, a section where you have the option to view the components you are running, their version and your current websites. Another gives you the ability to connect to the www directory, a local folder where you need to place your projects in order to test their functionality.

Features

free to download and use;
allows you to easily install components needed for running Internet sites;
compatible with modern Windows versions;
can view various modules and their version;
provides a wide range of databases.