The book teaches the reader to install, configure and set up the PHP scripting language, the MySQL database system, and the Apache Web server.<br/><br/>By the end of this book the reader will understand how these technologies work, and -- more importantly -- how they can work together to create a dynamic Web site.<br/><br/>After creating a simple Web site using these tools, the reader will be able to manage a simple mailing list, and to create an online address book, shopping cart, and storefront.<br/><br/>The book also teaches the reader how to fine tune Apache and MySQL, and covers simple Web server security.<br/><br/>
