Several weeks back I wrote a short series of articles outlining how to use a Wamp (Windows, Apache, MySQL, and PHP) Server installation to create a WordPress staging and development environment. In that series I explained how to install a Wamp Server, how to install WordPress on that server, and then how to take that Wamp installation to the next level by using it to test other CMS (content management systems) applications such as Joomla.

Having a portable installation of WordPress on your computer is a great way to do theme development, experiment with minor theme modifications, or even “rehearse” a WordPress version upgrade. This particular series of articles was a personal favorite because I passed along information that I believed was particularly useful. If you missed the articles when they were originally published, here is a quick reference link list. Enjoy:

• Install a WordPress Staging and Development Server with WAMP (part 1)
• Install a WordPress Staging and Development Server with WAMP (part 2)
• Install Joomla on your WampServer

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