WordPress on Windows if you already have IIS/SQL Server installed
What's the best way to develop against WordPress on Windows when you already have IIS/SQL Server installed? To develop WordPress on Windows with IIS and SQL Server already installed, several approaches can be taken: using XAMPP from a thumb drive, which requires stopping IIS, or installing PHP and MySQL to run WordPress directly on IIS, although this may lead to functionality issues like the absence of mod_rewrite. It's also possible to run both IIS and Apache simultaneously on different ports, adding flexibility, or to use virtualization tools like Thinstall from VMWare. However, many developers recommend using the more common stack of Apache, PHP, and MySQL for a smoother development experience. To develop WordPress on a Windows machine with IIS and SQL Server already installed, there are several approaches to consider: Using XAMPP : One common method is to run XAMPP from a thumb drive, allowing for multiple WordPress instances. However, XAMPP requires IIS to be stopped ...