Need beginner advice on test server and site layout

Recently started to learn PHP and MySQL. Realized I need a test server on my laptop (have the room and the power).
Is the XAMPP distributor fine for my needs?
Is there any advice on how to set up the directories? In other words, how to integrate DW and the test server?
Thanks
Tom

Yes, XAMPP works fine. I personally only have experience with MAMP and WAMP, but it's all the same.
As far as advice goes you can either use the default directory that XAMPP creates or you can have the program point to your current website parent directory (one level above the site(s) you define). Typically you will just use the address http://localhost/folder to connect to your site based on my previous comment. As far as mySQL goes you should know how to use phpMyAdmin which is distributed with the XAMPP package or you can always use the mySQL Workbench ( http://wb.mysql.com/ ) if you prefer a more graphical and traditional application-like interface.
With regards to the "test" server. Just set it up as you would an FTP server. The connection will be a local/network connection and the localhost address will work. Set the model to PHP/mySQL and you are good to go. If you don't use the localhost address and use the IP address of the computer sometimes firewalls can get in the way, so that is why it is recommended to use the localhost unless you know how to add a rule to your firewall to allow local connections.
I think that should cover it all. If you still have questions or have issues getting scripts to run feel free to post back.

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