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[felix8406]

To ProCookie or anyone that may have a suggestion; I installed the WAMP application as suggested and it works fine with one exception. I added a password to the root directory. Now, when I try accessing the phpMyAdmin file I received this: ERROR 1045: Access denied for user: 'root@localhost' (Using password: NO).

I edited and entered the password in config.inc, but I still get the same error. I googled the error and followed the suggestions I found, but still the same. Any thoughts?

[ProCookie]

By defualt the username is just root and not root@localhost, root@localhost is likely to be for SMTP or some sort of mail app.

[felix8406]

This is the message I receive when I go to http://localhost/phpmyadmin/. Your configuration file contains settings (root with no password) that correspond to the default MySQL privileged account. Your MySQL server is running with this default, is open to intrusion, and you really should fix this security hole. I tried adding the password directly through phpMyAdmin and through MySQL "Console" and still ended up with the same error, even after editing the config.inc.php file.

Just wanted to add that I can access MySQL console after creating the password, but not phpMyAdmin, which is needed to add/delete databases.

[ProCookie]

Hmm this is quite odd, technically changing the $cfg['Servers'][$i]['user'] and $cfg['Servers'][$i]['password'] lines in the config.inc.php file should work.

If its looking like you not going to find a cure for this i recommend replacing WAMP server for XAMPP server as XAMPP installs its own default website (running in localhost) were you can change all your passwords and security features visually rather than changing lines of code.

I should have recommended XAMPP to you originaly Felix as i get mixed up between the two, XAMPP is a lot more user friendly and it runs Apache,Php and MySql as Windows services meaning your site is always running quietly in the background.

Sorry bout that, glad you got everything else set up ok. How did you find setting up DnyDns? first time i set it up i had a little trouble on due to my network config.

[felix8406]

Thanks for the info. I finally got it to work, but it took a while. Editing line codes, though tedious, is interesting. The main thing is to copy and save the file just in case something goes wrong with the original file.

Concerning your DnyDns, did you have DMZ to your computer open? A while back I tried setting up the DnyDns without opening the DMZ or DMZplus, which is what is called on my 2Wire modem/router, and did have a few problems. Another thing I did this time, which I didn't do before was to configure Windows firewall to allow traffic through port 80.

By the way, I will give XAMPP a try tomorrow before I travel to my new assignment. Thanks.

[ProCookie]

I didn't like the idea of having DMZ turned on so i just forwarded the ports, setup up the DynDns section in my router and it worked fine. The trouble came about with Windows itself, not many people know this but theres a file hidden within the windows file called HOSTS, adding a site name or IP address to this file blocks the site entirely form the machine your using. for some odd reason localhost was on that list.

Once i fixed that everything worked fine, also if you plan on using any of the following technology's here are the port numbers:

HTTP - Port 80 (You already have done this but essential to anyone who is thinking of doing this)

FTP - Port 21
SMTP - Port 25
HTTPS - 443

[felix8406]

DMZ is not that bad, it all depends on your router/modem. So not as secured, the computer is behind a firewall and there are other steps that can be taken to ensure security.

I stuck with WAMp for now. I got it running well and it's a good practice. Plus it brings back memories when I began using DOS.

Wanted to add that if anyone is interested in setting up a Home Server, they should read this: Geek to Live: How to set up a personal home web server

[felix8406]

I know this thread is supposed to be about DMZ and setting up a server, but since we did mentioned about hurricanes before, I just wanted to say that Ike appears to be coming straight at us. It hit Cuba pretty bad, going twice on land, I'm sure they are having a rough time right now. San Antonio, Texas is not closed to the coast, but we'll get some heavy rain though.

As for the server, I haven't had the chance to work on it, but will post as soon as it's ready.

[crabby]

We're getting reports over here of horrific storms near you felix.... Here's hoping all is ok there. Let us know how you are!!!

crabby

[ProCookie]

I second that, best of luck to you and your family.