WAMPServer is an easy way to install a complete web server on your local Windows environment. In the past, installing an Apache server meant having to run a Linux or Unix operating system. Programs like WAMPServer have made it possible for anyone with a Windows based PC to also install an Apache web server.

The software is useful for programmers and web developers that need to develop applications or websites locally before rolling them out to the Internet. With WAMPServer, developers can create an exact replica of their working website on a local computer to allow changes to be made without affecting the live site. Once changes or updates have been thoroughly tested, the local version of the site or application can be uploaded to the production server.

WAMPServer is incredibly easy to install. Simply download the package and click to install. WAMPServer comes pre-packaged with the latest releases of Apache, MySQL and PHP. Once you have the server installed, additional releases of Apache, MySQL and PHP may be downloaded and installed. You may switch between the different releases with just a click of the mouse.

A simple, easy to use interface allows you to easily stop and start the server and the various services at any time. You are able to specify whether the server is online or offline. This allows you to give access to others or limit access. From this interface, you're also able to view logs, access your settings files and easily create aliases.

WAMPServer is free and open source software, released under a GPL license. Several versions of the software are available, including the latest stable releases and various beta releases. It is available for both 32 and 64 bit Windows environments and offers a couple of different versions of PHP to choose from.