You can run WordPress on a Windows hosting server using Internet Information Services (IIS). Here are the key steps to set it up:
Prerequisites
Windows Server: Ensure you have a compatible version, such as Windows Server 2022.
IIS Installed: Install Internet Information Services (IIS) on your server.
PHP: Install the latest NonThread Safe version of PHP.
MySQL: Install MySQL for database management.
Visual C++ Redistributable: Required for PHP.
Installation Steps
1. Install IIS:
Open Server Manager and select Manage > Add Roles and Features.
Choose a Role-based or feature-based installation, then select Web Server (IIS) and complete the installation.
2. Install PHP:
Download PHP's latest Non-Thread Safe version and extract it to a directory, e.g., C:\php.
Add C:\php to the system’s PATH environment variable and rename php.ini-production to php.ini
3. Install MySQL:
Download and run the MySQL installer, setting up a root password, and create a database for WordPress.
4. Download and Configure WordPress:
Download WordPress from the official website and extract it to `C:\inetpub\wwwroot\wordpress`.
Rename `wpconfigsample.php` to `wpconfig.php` and configure it with your database details.
5. Set Up URL Rewrite Rules:
Create a `Web.config` file in your WordPress directory with rewrite rules to handle permalinks correctly.
6. Access WordPress Installation:
Open a web browser and navigate to `http://localhost/wordpress/wpadmin/install.php`, then follow the prompts to complete the installation.
7. Login and Manage Your Site:
Log in at `http://localhost/wordpress/wplogin.php` to manage your site.
You can successfully run WordPress on a Windows hosting server following these steps.
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