We are often asked if PHP scripts can be used on our servers. The answer to this question is 'Yes'. PHP is an open source, server-side, HTML embedded scripting language used to create dynamic Web pages. In an HTML document, PHP script (similar syntax to that of Perl or C ) is enclosed within special PHP tags. Because PHP is embedded within tags, the author can jump between HTML and PHP (similar to ASP and Cold Fusion) instead of having to rely on heavy amounts of code to output HTML. And, because PHP is executed on the server, the client cannot view the PHP code. PHP can perform any task that any CGI program can do, but its strength lies in its compatibility with many types of databases. Also, PHP can talk across networks using IMAP, SNMP, NNTP, POP3, or HTTP.

Please Note:PHP is a great scripting language to work with. It should be noted, however, that PHP is more involved than writing your pages in HTML. As PHP grows in popularity, we are seeing more and more PHP based programs. Unfortunately, some of these programs are poorly written and can cause a security risk. When you hear of a website getting hacked, it is often because of a poorly written script that opened a hole for a hacker. Clients should be cautious when writing their own scripts or purchasing scripts from third parties.