Running my own Wiki Server

[markjewiss]

Hi there,

I want to run a Wiki server on my MBP, but I think that the Apple Wiki Server application is only available on OS X Server - is this correct? Anyone have any recommendations as to the best Wiki server to run on Leopard if I can't use the Apple one?

Thanks,

Mark.

 

[wrldwzrd89]

This is correct - Apple's Wiki Server is only available as part of Mac OS X Server. To set up your own wiki server on your Mac, you'll need:

• Wiki software (a list can be found here)
• Whichever server-side scripting solution your wiki software requires
• Whichever database software your wiki software can use
• Enough knowledge to put all three together into a working wiki

I can't recommend a specific one - all of them are "good" (and the vast majority also Mac-compatible), it really depends on your needs for a Wiki.

 

[T'hain Esh Kelch]

I'll just revive this thread...

Assuming that Apples Wiki Server is as easy to use as all their other software, would it be stupid to install Mac OS X Server just for this feature? I mean, compared to the other Wiki releases.. I know no programming languages, such as PHP, JavaScript, etc.

I'm going to setup a Mac mini for backup and running Plex on the TV, but I also want it to host a Wiki or two at the same time.

 

[T'hain Esh Kelch]

Bump!

 

[legacyb4]

For a basic Wiki, check out pmwiki.org

Text-based (no complicated setup) that just requires enabling PHP.