HowDoIDownloadAndInstallAPre-compiledODBC-enabledPHPModuleForMacOSX PHP Development Resources How do I download and install a pre-compiled ODBC-enabled PHP module for Mac OS X? This article explains how to install PHP with ODBC support, offering a GUI-based installer as well as the ability to download and install a pre-compiled PHP module for Mac OS X with ODBC support. Note: This module will only work with the original Apache web server, as pre-installed in Mac OS X by Apple. (DMG format): http://www.serverlogistics.com/php4.php#download> Applies to Apache 2 installations only Applies to Apache 1 installations only Mac OS X 10.2 and later: 1. To update a previously installed version of the module to the most recent version, execute the following Terminal commands:
2. To install the ODBC-compliant module, execute the following Terminal commands:
3 . To activate the new PHP module, execute the following Terminal commands:
Note: the command above belongs on a single line. For best results, copy and paste from your browser to a text editor, and strip out any line-feeds.
4. Proceed to Post installation steps below. Mac OS X 10.1.5 and earlier: 1. To install the ODBC-compliant module, execute the following Terminal commands:
2. To activate the new PHP module, execute the following Terminal commands:
Note: the command above belongs on a single line. For best results, copy and paste from your browser to a text editor, and strip out any line-feeds.
4. Proceed to Post installation steps below. Post installation (all platforms): 1. Next, you need to disable two modules in the file, if they are enabled. Comment them out like this:
2. Restart Apache. PHP should now be up and running. 3. You can test it by creating a file named test.php in your "Sites" folder. In that file, place a single line reading as follows:
4. Now open up <http:127.0.0.1/~your_username/test.php> in your web browser. You should see a status table with information about the PHP module. For more information on PHP module update and installation problems, visit http://www.entropy.ch/software/macosx/php/#intro>.