[Dedicated - Article] PHP Configuration

**Roxy** · March 13th, 2008, 6:55 PM

PHP Configuration is mainly controlled through the php.ini file. The php.ini file includes a large array of configurations and corresponding values.

Introduction
Fig 1.

(This is some text copied from a php.ini file) The php.ini file comes very well documented from within the file itself. You will notice many lines that begin with a semicolon ; , these lines are considered comments. The text in bold illustrates the configuration/module and its corresponding value separated by the equal sign.

PHP Code:


			
; Transparent output compression using the zlib library

; Valid values for this option are 'off', 'on', or a specific buffer size

; to be used for compression (default is 4KB)

; Note: Resulting chunk size may vary due to nature of compression. PHP

; outputs chunks that are few hundreds bytes each as a result of

; compression. If you prefer a larger chunk size for better

; performance, enable output_buffering in addition.

; Note: You need to use zlib.output_handler instead of the standard

; output_handler, or otherwise the output will be corrupted.

zlib.output_compression = Off

Fig 2.

(This figure illustrates a header box) To distinguish different sections from the rest of the php.ini file, "blocked boxes" are used as a method of formatting of which the parser will skip over. Similar techniques are used in Cascading Style Sheets, HTML, and many other languages.

PHP Code:


			
;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;

;This is a block header box;;;;

;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;

How to Edit a php.ini file?
The simplest way to edit the php.ini file is through the terminal. The nano command is amongst the most popular.

MAC Directions

First Open Terminal (Macintosh HD/Applications/Utilities/) Then, begin an SSH Session (replace root w/your username & replace the IP Address with your IP Address):

Code:

$ ssh root@10.2.14.21

After entering your password, type the following then press Enter:

Code:

$ nano /usr/local/lib/php.ini

You should now see a window similar to this and may now begin editing your php.ini file:

**removed** · March 13th, 2008, 7:03 PM

php.ini is not always located at /usr/local/lib/php.ini on dedicated servers. `php -i | grep ini` can be used to find php.ini's proper location ...

Also, shared users cannot edit this file.

**Roxy** · March 14th, 2008, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by removed

php.ini is not always located at /usr/local/lib/php.ini on dedicated servers. `php -i | grep ini` can be used to find php.ini's proper location ...

Also, shared users cannot edit this file.

Oh, well I got this from the wiki and I think it was under the Dedicated category, so that would explain it. =)

March 13th, 2008, 6:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Roxy URB4N 5K1LLZ Super #1 Joined in Sep 2005 Lives in Orlando, FL Hosted on SH63 2,660 posts Gave thanks: 81 Thanked 128 times	[Dedicated - Article] PHP Configuration PHP Configuration is mainly controlled through the php.ini file. The php.ini file includes a large array of configurations and corresponding values. Introduction Fig 1. (This is some text copied from a php.ini file) The php.ini file comes very well documented from within the file itself. You will notice many lines that begin with a semicolon ; , these lines are considered comments. The text in bold illustrates the configuration/module and its corresponding value separated by the equal sign. PHP Code: ; Transparent output compression using the zlib library ; Valid values for this option are 'off', 'on', or a specific buffer size ; to be used for compression (default is 4KB) ; Note: Resulting chunk size may vary due to nature of compression. PHP ; outputs chunks that are few hundreds bytes each as a result of ; compression. If you prefer a larger chunk size for better ; performance, enable output_buffering in addition. ; Note: You need to use zlib.output_handler instead of the standard ; output_handler, or otherwise the output will be corrupted. zlib.output_compression = Off Fig 2. (This figure illustrates a header box) To distinguish different sections from the rest of the php.ini file, "blocked boxes" are used as a method of formatting of which the parser will skip over. Similar techniques are used in Cascading Style Sheets, HTML, and many other languages. PHP Code: `;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; ;This is a block header box;;;; ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;` How to Edit a php.ini file? The simplest way to edit the php.ini file is through the terminal. The nano command is amongst the most popular. MAC Directions First Open Terminal (Macintosh HD/Applications/Utilities/) Then, begin an SSH Session (replace root w/your username & replace the IP Address with your IP Address): Code: $ ssh root@10.2.14.21 After entering your password, type the following then press Enter: Code: $ nano /usr/local/lib/php.ini You should now see a window similar to this and may now begin editing your php.ini file: __________________ Roxanne Urban Roxy -Personal Blog SH63 - the best darn shared server!

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