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Allowing doc and docx files to be uploaded to PHP server

Posted on August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 by aschenbach

Trying to write some simple application using PHP 8.4.x w/Apache 2.4.x w/mariadb recently. Ran into a snag on allowing Ms-Docx files to be uploaded to a local temp dir then into a physical location. After some configuration with httpd.conf file to allow both doc and docx extension inside httpd.conf file. Next, the mime_mod module should…

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Local Instance PHPMyAdmin

Posted on August 10, 2026 by aschenbach

Wanted to see what PhpMyAdmin is like in this new version after on hiatus for so long without messing with PHP + Apache + mariadb/PostGreSQL. Its kool to see how this product has improved so much over time.

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Local Instance Dokuwiki

Posted on August 9, 2026August 9, 2026 by aschenbach

Similar to the previous two php applications, MediaWiki and WordPress running on localhost. Trying to test out this lightweight version of wiki. It is a super simple installation process, unlike MediaWiki. It doesn’t feel as if dokuwiki uses MariaDB since there isnt a configuration screen in MariaDB config. Kind of interesting. so, I am assuming…

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Local Instance MediaWiki

Posted on August 9, 2026August 9, 2026 by aschenbach

Just like the last post, creating a local instance of mediawiki isnt all that difficult on windows, its just that you need the right tools along with a solid understanding of how apache + mariadb + php. WIth mediawiki, i found to get this going quite a bit more Challenging since it had changed quite…

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Local WordPress Instance

Posted on August 9, 2026August 9, 2026 by aschenbach

Building upon a local WordPress and or Media Wiki instance isnt all that difficult, it is the difficulties of installing the right tools to work with each of these Web based PHP applications. I used Apache 2.4.x + MariaDB + PHP 8.2.x. There are a ton of themes available for all wordpress instances along with…

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