In a recent article, we saw how easy it is to get a web server up and running on Windows with PHP, IIS, and SQL Server Express using the Web Platform Installer. Now. let's look at how we can use those tools together to build a simple web app.
Don’t forget to check out the quiz at the end, sponsored by Microsoft, and possibly win a free copy of SQL Server Developer edition. There’s a limited number available so hurry up and dive right in.
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