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Install PHP 8.3 on Server 2019

This version of PHP is actively supported.

Good news! PHP 8.3 is being actively supported through 31 Dec 2025. After that point, it's advisable to upgrade to the latest version, since the PHP team will only offer security-related support until 31 Dec 2027, at which point PHP 8.3 will be considered "end-of-life".

Installing PHP 8.3 on Server 2019

Prerequisites

  • Windows Server 2019 with latest updates
  • Administrator access
  • Internet connection
  • Web server (IIS) installed and configured

Installation

  1. Download PHP 8.3 for Windows from the official PHP website
  2. Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a directory (e.g., C:\php)
  3. Rename php.ini-production to php.ini
  4. Edit php.ini and uncomment necessary extensions
  5. Add PHP directory to system PATH
  6. Install necessary Visual C++ Redistributable packages
  7. Configure IIS to handle PHP requests
  8. Restart IIS

Verification

  1. Open Command Prompt and type php -v to check PHP version
  2. Create a test PHP file (e.g., info.php) with <?php phpinfo(); ?>
  3. Place the file in the web server root directory
  4. Access the file through a web browser (e.g., http://localhost/info.php)
  5. Verify PHP information and version are displayed correctly