ConfTool requires an Web server with installed PHP module and MySQL as relational database system.

Required versions:

• Apache 1.3.x or 2.0.36 or higher
• PHP, Version 4.3.x/4.4.x/5.x (should run as Apache module, PHP 5.x: php_mysql required).
• MySQL, Version 4.1.x or higher.

The current development environment for ConfTool is:

• Apache HTTPD 2.0.50 (with SSL)
• PHP 4.4.4 and PHP 5.2
• MySQL 5.0.27
• Linux 2.6 and Windows XP SP2

The FAQs provide some help on the installation of php_mysql for php 5.x.

ConfTool has been used with OSX/FreeBSD/Darwin, Solaris, Gentoo and other Unix derivates as well. It is also possible to install it under Microsoft IIS with php as cgi, but that setup is not covered by this instruction.

If you experience problems with other system configurations, please send a message with a description of your problem to info@conftool.net

I also appreciate messages about successful installations or hints how to improve the setup process.

During the installation process described below, root access is required.

If you do not have root access or are on a shared server, the installation procedure is a bit different. If you get the Pro version I can provide further details and the (usually necessary) support. I also offer hosting of ConfTool Pro for reasonable prices. In this case I do the installation and configuration according to your requirements.