Make Imac A Home Web Server

Hello,
Is there any sites that may explain on how to make my Imac into a home web server. I need to add mysql, php5 and apache. Any hlp or guidence would be greatly appreciated. My go is to work on my sites locally and not live on their servers.
Thanks JR

Hi, no from the internet, as your isp block the port.
Can you ask your ISP to unblock it ? If a fee apply you could ask your boss to pay for it.
Regards, Philippe

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208.67.222.222
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8.8.8.8
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# Use is subject to license terms.
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Quick obvious question - Are you positive you're editing the correct obj.conf? Check the config directory and see if there is a second one called something like <instance>.obj.conf (where <instance> is the name of your configured instance).
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<object-file>bare-php.obj.conf</object-file>Assuming that you are editing the correct obj.conf file, are you making certain to restart Web Server after making your changes?

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