How run the php script without server?

Question

In modem, large backup device,etc.. configuration screen is displayed ".php". Even the system have not any server like Apache, IIS. But the configuration setting is working fine. How is it possible?. please explain detail.

Answer 1

?? I did not think it was possible, BUT:

Php is a language that is based on C, and has many functions with equal if not similar names.

The config programs may have been written using php, then COMPILED using a C compiler (or executed using an interpreter).  It might work...

My guess, only...

Answer 2

Using PHP from the command line

As of version 4.3.0, PHP supports a new SAPI type (Server Application Programming Interface) named CLI which means Command Line Interface. As the name implies, this SAPI type main focus is on developing shell (or desktop as well) applications with PHP.

Answer 3

What operating system are you running? There is a solution for PHP Apache, MySQL called WAMP

http://www.wampserver.com/en/

Its worth a try and is a real easy install... comes recommended :)