This document discusses developing PHP applications on the Microsoft platform. It covers setting up a development environment on Windows using tools like Web Platform Installer and Expression Web. It also discusses running PHP applications on IIS using FastCGI, integrating with SQL Server, and deploying PHP apps to Windows Azure. The document provides an overview of Microsoft's support for PHP and resources for PHP development on Windows.

1. Developing PHP applications on Microsoft platformTautvydas Dagys (Microsoft Lithuania)

2. What will we cover?Web stack the Microsoft wayPHP on WindowsTools, practices et al.

3. Microsoft web stackA powerful set of tools, servers and technologies optimized for building and hosting next generation web applicationsMicrosoft.com/web

4. Included is…Windows Server (W)IIS 7.x (I)SQL Server 2008 R2 (S)PHP?? (P).NET (N)

5. Back to PHP…PHP has beenaround on Windows for a decadeWindows has been usedas a main development environment

6. We worked with...The community who provided valuable feedbackand shaped development.welcomedour efforts very enthusiastically brought vast experienceand guidance.

7. PHP on Windows - History

8. This is Now…Microsoft / Zend partnership (October ’06)FastCGI (September ’07)SQL Server PHP Driver (October ’07)Contribution to ADOdb† (July ‘08)Web Platform Installer (December ‘08)Web Application Gallery (March ‘09)Virtual Earth Integration Kit (May ’09)PHP 5.3 release (June ‘09)Windows Azure SDK (July ‘09)Windows Cache Extension (November ‘09)Zend Framework supports Azure (January ‘10)† Microsoft’s first LGPL contribution ever

9. PHP 5.3 – new releaseCompletely rewritten from the ground upWith Visual C++ 9.0That means more optimized codeCode rewritten to be a good “Windows citizen”98%+ test now pass on WindowsNew work in the installerInstaller is being rebuilt for WindowsWindows is now a first-class platform in PHP world

10. Does Anybody out there even Care?5.3 Final – Released June 2009Was Downloaded in the period of July 2009 to August 31, 640.000

11. Running PHP on WindowsPHP can be run on Windows in 3 modes| CGI| FastCGI| ISAPI

12. CGI vsFastCGI(CGI on Windows) == SLOW !!!New PHP process per requestFastCGI == (CGI on steroids)Re-use PHP processes in a process poolSingle-threaded execution environmentUse the non-thread-safe PHP builds with IIS FastCGIQ: What about PHP ISAPI?A: Do not use it! Use FastCGI instead.

13. Targeting SQL ServerThe SQL Server Driver for PHP is designed to enable reliable, scalable integration with SQL Server for PHP applications deployed on the Windows platform.Native PHP 5 extensionReading and writing of SQL Server data from within PHP scripts. Compatible with all editions of SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2008 (including Express editions).

14. How about Cloud Computing?Microsoft Cloud platform – Windows AzurePHP is a first class citizen on Windows AzureYou can deploy:PHP + MySQL appsPHP + SQL Azure AppsPHP + Cloud Storage appsWordpress is working on Windows Azure deployments

15. Developing with PHP

16. #1: set up the dev boxWeb platform installer to help youDownload from microsoft.com/webAllows easy install of major compontents and tools

17. #1: set up the dev boxhttp://www.microsoft.com/web/platform#2: hit the ZoneEither use Visual Studio with add-on from JCX SoftwareExpression Web 2.x and above support PHPIntellisense Local web server Color-coded syntax Integrated FTP clientSuperPreview

18. Expression Web Photoshop import

19. Expression Web – PHP Syntax highlighting

20. Expression Web PHP IntelliSense

21. Expression Web SuperPreview

22. #3: utilize the platformIIS has a number of addins to make your life easierDatabase Manager SEO Toolkit URL RewriterWeb deployment tool is not just for .NET apps!

23. #4: utilize the ecosystemMicrosoft has a rich ecosystem of apps in its Web Application GalleryTo which you can contribute by packing your apps as for webPI

24. Interop and PHPSeveral projects under “Interoperability bridges” initiativeProjects used to provide a bridge between technologies in Windows and PHP worldAnd this is:oData SDK for PHPSQL Server Reporting Services SDK for PHPSilverlight samplesSQL Server CRUD app generatorAccelerators and Web slices for PHPVirtual Earth PHP toolkit

25. Get the tools and the platform for free!3 Spark’s for your success:Microsoft DreamSpark – for StudentsMicrosoft WebsiteSpark – for Web-agencies up to 10 EmployeesMicrosoft BizSpark – for Startupswww.dreamspark.comwww.websitespark.comwww.bizspark.com

26. Demo: PHP Development on WindowsShow me some staff

27. So what can you get from Windows Web platform?Quick PHP Dev platform setup for Windows via WebPIProfessional tools: Visual Studio + JCX or Expression WebIIS Server with FastCGI and bunch of extensionsSQL Server and SQL Server driverPHP interoperability bridgesPHP Deployment on Windows AzureGrowing community support

28. Hang on! You got those links?PHP on Windows:php.iis.net Php 5.3 Builds: windows.php.netIRC channel: irc.freenode.net/#php-dev-winPHP Windows Training Kit: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=c8498c9b-a85a-4afa-90c0-593d0e4850cbPHP Windows Azure Training Kit:http://www.microsoft.com/azure/trainingkit.mspxNative SQL Driver for PHP: codeplex.com/sql2k5phpWindows SDK: tinyurl.com/6z57rvPHP + Windows Azure:phpazure.codeplex.comPHP + ADO.NET Data Services:phpdataservices.codeplex.com PHP + Wirtual Earth Services:http://virtualearthphpkit.codeplex.com/

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30. European WinPHP Challengehttp://www.eurowinphp.com/This year registration is closed on April 1The rules:The application must be build in PHP.The application must be deployed on Windows.You can start coding at April 1st the judging starts at 1st of June.You have to write a weekly blogpost about your experiences of building your application.

31. Euro WinPHP’09 Challenge Winner-JuozasKaziukėnas

33. Palaikykimeryšį:tdagys@microsoft.comTwitter: tdagyshttp://blogs.msdn.com/tdagys