MySql and PHP basic questions

[Joe Kuhn]

I'm helping the author of this site: www.feedkindness.com set up a discussion forum and have some very basic questions. I've been a sql database programmer for a long time, but would like to branch out some. Setting up a discussion forum seems perfect. Please help me get started.

1. You list MySql 5.5+ as a requirement. Would MySql Community suffice? I've found that here, but they don't give version numbers: https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/ Note I've asked the owner of the site if it is a managed host site.

2. You list PHP 5.4.0+ as a requirement. At this site, http://php.net/downloads.php, they list 7.7.2 in a tar format and then list Windows downloads on a different page. The one I would need depends on the op sys used by the host, correct? I'll have to find that out as well.

Thanks for any help. I'm going to ask the owner of the site for any/all details he can provide. I will piece this together.

I'm familiar with xenforo from a hobby site I've been on for years and love it. Thanks!

Joe

 

[Chris D]

The MySQL download site does give a version number. The latest being 5.7.x so that’s fine to run XF with.

In terms of PHP you’re right that it depends on what the host supports. 5.4 is the minimum but 7.x is recommended.

 

[Joe Kuhn]

Thanks. I may be doing the purchasing on this one, so I'll be sure to use my login here. We'll see what info comes my way from the owner.