How to Install Pear Package

To install a PHP PEAR package, begin by ensuring the PEAR installer is available on your system. Open a command prompt or terminal and enter the command "pear install [package-name]." Replace "[package-name]" with the specific name of the PEAR package you want to install. The installer will automatically fetch and install the package along with its dependencies. Once the process is complete, you can incorporate the newly installed PHP PEAR package into your projects, enhancing functionality and streamlining development.
You could find this "tutorial" on the help file. this the command :

pear install [package_name]

for non-stable version, try to find the newest version with this command :

pear info [package_name]

then :

pear install [package_name]-[no_release]

Example :
Showing Version :

PACKAGE DETAILS:
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Latest        1.3.0r2
Installed     1.2.3
Package       Auth
License       PHP License
Category      Authentication
Summary       Creating an authentication system
Description   The PEAR::Auth package provides methods
   for creating an authentication system
   using PHP. * Plaintext files * LDAP servers
   * POP3 servers * IMAP servers * vpopmail
   accounts * RADIUS * SAMBA password files
   * SOAP

then install with the newest release(see at the line "lattest")

pear install Auth-1.3.0r2

Done!!

IIS - PHP - MYSQL ERROR

Encountering the error message "Unable to load dynamic library c:\php\ext\php_mysql.dll" can be a perplexing hurdle in PHP development. This issue typically arises from misconfigurations or missing dependencies. In this troubleshooting guide, we will explore step-by-step solutions to rectify this error, ensuring a smooth integration of the PHP MySQL extension and addressing any underlying issues that may impede the dynamic library's loading process. Let's dive into resolving this common challenge and restoring the seamless functionality of your PHP environment.

Error Message :

"Unable to load dynamic library c:\php\ext\php_mysql.dll"

Please make sure before you follow this instruction, the IIS and PHP are already installed and integrated well, in "php.ini", line "extension=php_mysql.dll" is already Uncomment-ed, and file "php_mysql.dll" is already copied to the right place, just like you have defined at line "extension_dir". Example :

extension_dir = "c:/php/ext/"

Solution :

1. Copy file libmysql.dll where is located in folder "c:\php\" to folder "c:\WINNT\system32"


2. Restart IIS, it's also could be done by running this command : "command line/DOS Command", to stop IIS, type "net stop w3svc" or "NET STOP iisadmin" to stop IIS completely, and to restart, type "net start w3svc"

Or :

1. At the desktop, right click "My Computer" icon >> "Manage", until it show windows "Computer Management"


2. At the section "Service and Application", right click "Internet Information Services" >> "Restart IIS"
   
   
   
   

GOOD LUCK!
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