a basic FreeBSD server install part 2 - Apache, PHP, and MySQL

These articles are being written in order to try and clear up the misconception that FreeBSD is difficult to install and use. With the proper documentation and information, FreeBSD can be just as easy to use as any other Linux- or UNIX-type operating system. In this part of the basic FreeBSD server tutorial, we will be discussing installing Apache, PHP, and MySQL from the ports collection as well as a number of other topics. The following is a list of everything this article will cover:

* Installing Apache 2.2.x from ports
* Installing PHP 5.2.4 and mod_php from ports
* Installing MySQL and php5-mysql (MySQL extension for PHP 5)
* Setting up per-user web directories
* Setting up Virtual Hosts for your domains
* Setting up phpMyAdmin on a Virtual Host for easy administration of MySQL databases
* Various other tips & tricks