To Configure PHP, Apache, and NetBeans

1. Register Apache Web Server with NetBeans.

   1. In the NetBeans IDE, select the Services tab, select Web Servers > Add Host and select Local Web Server.

   2. Enter the correct path to Apache 2 configuration file.

      The default path of the Apache configuration file, httpd.conf is: /etc/apache2/2.2.

   3. Accept the default path for the Document Root field.

   4. Click Finish.

      The Apache 2 web server is listed under the Web Server node.

2. Create a PHP project using NetBeans.

   1. Select File > New Project.

   2. Select PHP Project from the PHP category.

   3. Enter a target server for your PHP project.

   4. Click Finish.

3. Write a PHP program.

4. Right click on the project and select Run Project to view the output on a browser.